Site Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Trawsfynydd; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer to support a major nuclear decommissioning project at Trawsfynydd, North Wales. The role focuses on surveying, structural monitoring and dimensional verification to ensure stability and safe demolition execution.

You will work with construction teams, demolition supervisors and temporary works coordinators, producing survey reports and as-built records in line with designs and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural monitoring, dimensional control and surveying.
• Ability to interpret drawings, demolition sequences and temporary works designs.
• Experience analysing survey data and producing technical reports.
• Understanding of structural stability and temporary works principles.
• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or surveying.
• CSCS card or equivalent site access certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor structural stability, movement and deformation before, during and after demolition.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, weights and tolerances.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks.
• Produce survey reports, technical measurements and as-built records.
• Work closely with construction teams, demolition supervisors, lifting teams and temporary works coordinators.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with engineering designs, quality procedures and site safety requirements.

Skills

Structural monitoring

Dimensional control

Engineering surveying

Drawings interpretation

Survey data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Survey equipment

3D survey modelling

BIM integration

Job description

Site Engineer - Nuclear Decommissioning Project

Rate: Approximately £45 per hour

IR35: Outside IR35

Location: Trawsfynydd, North Wales

Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based, Monday to Friday

Start: ASAP

We are seeking a Site Engineer to support a major nuclear decommissioning project at Trawsfynydd, involving reactor building demolition, structural modifications and civil engineering works. The role will focus on surveying, structural monitoring and dimensional verification to ensure structures remain stable and works are delivered safely in line with approved designs and demolition methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor structural stability, movement and deformation before, during and after demolition activities.
• Verify dimensions, alignment, weights and tolerances against engineering drawings.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks and support subcontractor setting-out activities.
• Produce survey reports, technical measurements and as-built records.
• Work closely with construction teams, demolition supervisors, lifting teams and temporary works coordinators.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with engineering designs, quality procedures and site safety requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in structural monitoring, dimensional control and engineering surveying.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, demolition sequences and temporary works designs.
• Experience analysing survey data and producing technical reports.
• Understanding of structural stability and temporary works principles.
• Degree, HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site access certification.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the nuclear sector or on demolition/decommissioning projects.
• Surveying equipment, 3D survey modelling, point cloud processing or BIM integration.
• Familiarity with lifting operations and load verification.
• Temporary works training, SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.