Site Engineer - 1 Year Fixed Term

Bachy Soletanche; Leiston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Company Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Paid annual professional memberships

Volunteering days

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Bachy Soletanche is seeking a Civil Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract at the Marine Bulk Import Facility, supporting the construction of Sizewell C nuclear power station. The role focuses on site management and operational control, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, experience in civil engineering construction, and knowledge of marine piling. This full-time position is site-based with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering related degree, preferably with geotechnical/marine content.
• Knowledge of basic engineering techniques (including setting out).
• Experience within civil engineering or construction field.
• Experience in Marine and/or Piling and Foundations sector.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• CSCS Card mandatory.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, and MS Project.
• CAD skill will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• On-site management covering technical, administration, and quality aspects.
• Generate construction records as per Inspections and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure Quality Control and manage Quality Record Packs (QRP).
• Assist in creating job specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Report quality deviations to the Section Engineer.
• Monitor and report on project progress.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Basic engineering techniques

Experience in civil engineering

Marine and Piling experience

Full UK Driving Licence

CSCS Card

Computer Literacy

CAD skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Power Point

MS Project

Job description

The Marine Bulk Import Facility (MBIF) is a major temporary marine infrastructure project supporting the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast. The facility enables the delivery of large construction materials by sea and includes a 463m-long jetty, steel and precast structures, and a cantilevered traveller system (Cantitravel) for modular construction.

Key Project Features Relevant to Roles

• Construction Methodology: Marine piling, modular steel and precast concrete assembly, cantilevered traveller erection system.
• Workstreams: Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), Test Piling, and Main Works.
• Delivery Timeline: August 2025 – November 2026.
• Contract Model: NEC3 Option C – Target Cost with Activity Schedule.

The Role

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. To assist in the day-to-day operational site control of contracts within the UK, focusing on safety, quality, productivity and cost control. Also, to assist in maintaining a motivated, effective and safety-conscious workforce.

What You’ll Be Doing

• On-site management of projects covering the technical, administration and quality aspects of the project.
• Responsible for the generation of construction records including all attachments such as test results as per Inspections and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Responsible for Quality Control and custodian of the Quality Record Packs (QRP’s) – as per ITPs.
• Assist in the completeness of the redline drawings.
• Report any quality deviations to the Section Engineer and assist with the non-Conformance Record (NCR) process.
• Assist with the programming of works including the 3 Week Look Ahead.
• Assist in preparing indent/requisition needed for the project.
• Prepare job specific Method Statements/ Risk Assessments / Task Briefing Sheets / Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Assist the Supervisor in generating the Start of Shift (SOS) Briefing and assist in their delivery.
• Ensure all daily plant maintenance records are filed and available for review.
• Liaise with the Section Engineer keeping them up to date on site works and any potential changes in costs/extension of time/extra work.
• Ensure that works are carried out safely and in accordance with the requirements.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress of the works.
• Ensure the Company’s core values are embedded in all decisions made and shape your behaviour.
• Ensure all records are sent to the office for archiving.
• Awareness of the contract and contractual implication.
• Comply with BSL and Project Safety, Quality & Environment requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Civil Engineering related degree, preferably with some geotechnical and or marine content.
• Knowledge of basic engineering techniques (including setting out).
• Experience within civil engineering or construction field.
• Experience within the Marine and or Piling and Foundations sector would be an advantage.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• CSCS Card.
• Computer Literate including good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project.
• CAD skill will be beneficial.

Physical Working Environment

This is a full-time, site-based role, with occasional visits to factories and/or external facilities as required by the project. The role includes a requirement to undertake shift work in line with project needs.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Company Car Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.