Senior Site Engineer in Ipswich

Senior Site Engineer in Ipswich

Ipswich Full-Time 56700 - 69300 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
AJ Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead engineering delivery and resolve technical challenges on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Company: Globally recognised specialist engineering business with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Annual bonus, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and 25 days leave.
  • Other info: Opportunity for ongoing training and professional development in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Join industry experts and tackle technically challenging projects while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in civil engineering, degree in relevant field, and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 Β£ per year.

As a

Senior Site Engineer , you'll lead multiple engineering work fronts, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of complex ground engineering packages.

Working within an

NEC4 Alliance environment, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and work closely with project, commercial and construction teams to drive programme, quality and commercial performance.

  • What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead engineering delivery across multiple work fronts
  • Coordinate engineering resources and subcontractors
  • Resolve technical challenges on site
  • Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits and ITPs
  • Drive quality and close-out of NCRs
  • Health & Safety
  • Champion a strong safety culture
  • Lead investigations and root cause analysis
  • Deliver site briefings and toolbox talks
  • Audit safety documentation and compliance
  • Quality
  • Manage QA processes for specialist ground engineering works
  • Monitor hold points and inspections
  • Produce client-ready QA reports
  • Ensure work is delivered Right First Time
  • Planning & Programme
  • Manage short-term programmes and sequencing
  • Monitor productivity and critical path
  • Support delay analysis and recovery planning
  • Drive weekly performance reviews
  • Commercial & Contracts
  • Support NEC4 contract administration
  • Prepare and manage Early Warnings, Compensation Events and change notifications
  • Monitor cost and value performance
  • Support forecasting and earned value reporting
  • Manage subcontractor performance
  • Leadership
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Work collaboratively across engineering, commercial, quality and operations teams
  • Build strong client and stakeholder relationships

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years' experience delivering civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
  • SMSTS & CSCS
  • Strong background in heavy civil engineering or ground engineering
  • Experience with NEC4 contracts
  • Knowledge of Early Warnings, Compensation Events and programme management
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

β€’ Experience using

  • Primavera P6 or MS Project
  • Excel
  • Auto CAD
  • CEMAR
  • IEng or CEng (or working towards)
  • NEC4 accreditation
  • Experience within Alliance contracting environments
  • Incident investigation or Appointed Person qualifications
  • What's On Offer
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Buy additional holiday scheme
  • Paid professional memberships
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing training, development and career progression
  • Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most technically challenging infrastructure projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised specialist engineering business delivering a landmark UK infrastructure programme.

You'll work alongside industry-leading experts, gain exposure to complex engineering challenges and build your career within a collaborative, long-term project environment.

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Senior Site Engineer in Ipswich employer: AJ Group

Join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working opportunities, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values your contributions to high-profile projects. This role not only offers the chance to develop your skills alongside experienced teams but also provides ongoing training and career development to help you reach your full potential.

AJ Group

Contact Details:

AJ Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Site Engineer in Ipswich

Technical Leadership
Mentoring
NEC4 Contract Administration
Health & Safety Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Assurance Processes
Programme Management