Senior Site Engineer - Highways

Your new company
You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major highways project in Nottingham. This multi-accredited and highly respected contractor has a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. They play a vital role in shaping communities through major infrastructure schemes and place social responsibility, environmental sustainability and quality at the heart of everything they do. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Nottingham.

Your new role
As Senior Site Engineer, you will take technical responsibility for key elements of the works, ensuring construction is delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme and specification. Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will provide engineering leadership on site and support the development of junior engineers.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and overseeing all setting out and surveying activities
Ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and quality standards
Supporting short‑term planning and coordinating day‑to‑day site activities
Checking and approving subcontractor works and technical submissions
Managing quality assurance records and as‑built information
Contributing to method statements, risk assessments and temporary works
Mentoring Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers on site
Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and environmental complianceThis is a technically focused, hands‑on role offering real influence over site delivery on a major highways project.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:

A degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) or experience equivalent
Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally on highways projects
A strong understanding of QA processes and engineering standards
Excellent setting out skills using GPS, Total Station and AutoCAD
A proactive, detail-focused and collaborative approach
CSCS and full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Sick pay
Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing
Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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