Senior Site Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Cambridgeshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

SMSTS CSCS Engineering degree Leadership Quality Assurance Problem-solving Mentoring Construction techniques

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Site Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire
Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical & Quality Assurance: Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance with contract specifications, drawings, and relevant standards. Maintain accurate records to demonstrate compliance and support project assurance processes.
  • Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, their representatives, and project stakeholders.
  • Leadership & Culture: Champion the company's values and support the implementation of policies for Sustainability, Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, and Learning & Development.
  • Systems & Standards: Apply and maintain the company's Business Management System and drive a consistent approach to project delivery.
  • Problem Solving: Identify potential issues early and lead on the resolution of technical and delivery challenges.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement activities and support innovation across the business.
  • People Management: Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineering staff, including responsibility for annual performance reviews and development planning.
  • General Duties: Undertake any other duties required to support the successful delivery of site works.

About You

  • Experience: Significant experience in a similar role as a Senior Site Engineer within the main contractor environment (essential).
  • Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or construction discipline (preferred). SMSTS qualification (essential). Appropriate CSCS card (essential).
  • Technical Expertise: Strong engineering knowledge and a practical understanding of modern construction techniques and standards.
  • Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support others.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving: Proven ability to think critically, solve problems, and apply logical approaches to complex site issues.
  • Organisation & Attention to Detail: Highly organised with strong time management skills and a keen eye for detail.

If you are a Senior Site Engineer and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.

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