Site Engineer – Melksham – Full Time – Melksham

Catering; Melksham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Site Engineer to support energy infrastructure projects around Melksham and surrounding sites. You will provide day-to-day engineering support and work closely with construction and project management teams to ensure safe, accurate delivery in line with drawings and specifications.

The role involves travelling between projects within about a 1.5-hour radius of Melksham. Substation experience is not essential, making this a good move for engineers from civil/infrastructure

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as Site Engineer or Civil Engineer.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel up to 1.5 hours from Melksham.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support across energy infrastructure projects in the region.
• Collaborate with construction and project management teams to ensure safe, accurate delivery.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Travel between projects within ~1.5 hours of Melksham as needed.

Skills

Site Engineer experience

Civil Engineer background

Reading drawings and specs

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Site Engineer Energy Infrastructure
Rate: £400£450/day CIS
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire & surrounding region
Working Pattern: Site based
Length of contract: Ongoing

Want to join a major energy infrastructure contractor and support the delivery of projects across the Melksham region?

Our client is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join their project team, supporting works across Melksham and surrounding sites.

Previous substation experience is not essential, making this a great opportunity for an Engineer from a wider civil engineering or infrastructure background looking to move into the Transmission & Distribution sector.

Job Role

As Site Engineer, you will provide day-to-day engineering support across energy infrastructure projects in the region.
You will work closely with the construction and project management teams, ensuring works are delivered safely and accurately in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.

The role will involve travelling between projects within approximately a 1.5-hour radius of Melksham, so candidates must be comfortable travelling across the surrounding region as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer / Civil Engineer
• Engineering degree or relevant equivalent qualification
• Strong civil engineering and construction knowledge
• Experience working on infrastructure or major construction projects
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of site health & safety
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• CAT 3 authorisation is advantageous but not essential the client can support the right candidate in obtaining this
• Previous substation / T&D experience is advantageous but not essential
• Willingness to travel to sites within approximately 1.5 hours of Melksham
• Full UK Driving Licence
• This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer from the wider civils/infrastructure sector to move into T&D and gain experience delivering major energy infrastructure projects.

Salary: £400 – £450/day

Job Type: Contract

Location: Melksham