Senior Site Engineer

MB973: Senior Site Engineer Location: Cumbria Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Site Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Cumbria depot. Duties and Responsibilities: • Project Delivery & Site Coordination • Manage and coordinate all construction and engineering activities within your area of responsibility. • Lead, mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff. • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and third-party stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works. • Plan and manage site activities in conjunction with construction and supervision teams. • Produce and maintain detailed rolling three-week look-ahead programmes. • Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary. • Identify risks, constraints and opportunities that may impact project delivery. • Ensure all permits, task briefings, inductions and approvals are in place before works commence. • Support collaborative working across all project functions. • Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation. • Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) to resolve design issues or incomplete information. • Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements. • Maintain detailed technical knowledge of your area of responsibility. • Provide engineering support to construction teams and subcontractors. • Support the development and implementation of temporary works solutions. • Ensure temporary works are installed, maintained and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and procedures. • Commercial & Resource Management • Identify material requirements and coordinate procurement activities. • Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment to support planned works. • Record actual material and resource usage against planned allocations. • Identify wastage, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. • Maintain awareness of subcontractor scopes of work and monitor performance. • Identify and report changes, delays and variations to project and commercial teams. • Produce, manage and gain approval for Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). • Ensure all quality documentation and construction records are maintained accurately. • Monitor compliance with project specifications and quality requirements. • Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required. • Support audits, inspections and assurance activities. • Promote a right-first-time culture across all site activities. • Promote the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance. • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, project procedures and company policies. • Report and investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances. • Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work. • Ensure all personnel work in accordance with approved procedures and permits. • Actively contribute to a positive safety culture throughout the project. • Maintain accurate records of progress, resources, changes and site issues. • Contribute to project reporting and performance reviews. • Ensure project records are maintained within document control systems. • Provide progress updates to project management and commercial teams. • Support the preparation of project reports and performance data. Skills and Experience: • Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. • Significant experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects. • Previous experience within the Nuclear sector is essential. • Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles. • Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts. • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation. • Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, inspection regimes and compliance requirements. • Strong planning, organisational and communication skills. • Experience producing engineering documentation and project records. • Full UK Driving Licence. • Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) MB973: Senior Site Engineer Location: Cumbria Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP