Site Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to support a major, highly regulated nuclear-licensed infrastructure programme. This long‑term role requires ownership of engineering control, leadership of junior engineers, and meticulous accuracy across heavy civils works.

You’ll oversee large earthworks, deep excavations, reinforced concrete structures, and temporary works, within a controlled framework emphasizing buildability, sequencing, and technical assurance.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience as Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civils/infrastructure schemes.
• Strong understanding of temporary works, QA, and engineering control.
• Experience in highly regulated environments with strict assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering control across civils packages with precise setting-out and quality compliance.
• Review drawings, specs, and requirements for clashes and buildability.
• Manage ITPs, QA records, permits, and nuclear-grade assurance documentation.
• Coordinate with designers, temporary works, and construction teams to maintain technical accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior engineers to uphold standards.
• Drive problem-solving, sequencing, and technical solutions on complex civils works.
• Support progress reporting, interface management, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Site engineering

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Temporary works

Clash detection

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Site Engineer to support a major, highly regulated nuclear‑licensed infrastructure programme. This is a long‑term, technically complex environment with demanding quality, assurance, and compliance expectations. It suits someone who is confident taking ownership of engineering control, leading junior engineers, and maintaining absolute accuracy across heavy civils works.

You'll be involved in large‑scale earthworks, deep excavations, reinforced concrete structures, marine‑adjacent works, utilities, and significant temporary works. The role requires a strong grasp of nuclear‑grade documentation, rigorous record‑keeping, and the ability to work within a controlled framework where buildability, sequencing, and technical assurance are central to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering control across allocated civils packages, ensuring precise setting‑out and quality compliance
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, identifying clashes and buildability issues early
• Manage ITPs, QA records, permits, and assurance documentation to nuclear‑grade standards
• Coordinate with designers, temporary works, and construction teams to maintain technical accuracy
• Mentor and support junior engineers, ensuring consistent standards across the team
• Drive problem‑solving, sequencing, and technical solutions on complex civils works
• Support progress reporting, interface management, and stakeholder communication

Ideal background

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civils or infrastructure schemes
• Excellent understanding of temporary works, QA, and engineering control
• Comfortable working within highly regulated environments with strict assurance processes
• Able to challenge design, propose practical solutions, and maintain high technical standards
• Confident leading engineering teams and managing subcontractor coordination

This role offers long‑term stability, technical depth, and the chance to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programme with complex engineering challenges and clear progression into management.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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