Site Engineer

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Site Engineer for a vital MOD project in the East Midlands. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant national infrastructure, ensuring high-quality delivery on external works. The right candidate will have an active SC Clearance and relevant experience in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer, ideally with MOD or secure environment.
• MUST hold current SC Clearance.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the external works subcontractor.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications and MOD requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress monitoring.

Skills

Technical understanding of external works

Proficiency in setting out

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant construction qualifications

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

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Site Engineer : MOD Project (SC Cleared)

Location: East Midlands RAF Site

Duration: Until April 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Site Engineer with active SC (Security Check) Clearance looking for a challenging and critical project? We are seeking a highly capable individual to join our team on a sensitive Ministry of Defence (MOD) project.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital national infrastructure project, working on external works within a secure environment.

The Role: As Site Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating the external works subcontractor. Your precision, attention to detail, and ability to work within strict protocols will be key to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the external works subcontractor to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Overseeing setting out, levels, and quality control for all external works packages.
• Ensuring strict adherence to project specifications, drawings, and MOD requirements.
• Implementing and monitoring rigorous health, safety, and security procedures on site.
• Conducting regular site inspections and progress monitoring of external works.
• Problem:solving and technical query resolution.
• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation.
• Liaising effectively with the main contractors team, MOD representatives, and other stakeholders.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer, ideally with previous MOD or secure environment project experience.
• MUST hold current and in:date SC (Security Check) Clearance. (Applications without active SC Clearance cannot be considered at this time).
• Strong technical understanding of external works, including earthworks, drainage, paving, and landscaping.
• Proficiency in setting out using modern surveying equipment (e.g., Total Stations, GPS).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a highly disciplined team.
• Relevant construction qualifications.
• Valid SMSTS and First Aid at Work certifications are highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  

Why Join This Project?

• Opportunity to work on a high:profile and essential MOD project.
• A long:term contract duration until April 2026.
• Be part of a professional and dedicated team.
• Competitive remuneration package.
  
  

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Randstad CPE 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 more than 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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