Civil Site Engineer

If you’re a civils-focused engineer who prefers steel-capped boots to spreadsheets, this might be worth a look. We’re delivering a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. It’s a complex build with plenty of moving parts — and we need someone who knows how to get things done on site, especially when it comes to the civils side of things. You’ll be working closely with the Project Engineering Manager and a wider team of engineers, contractors and construction managers. Your job? Make sure the design gets built properly, safely, and without unnecessary drama. What you’ll actually be doing: Translating design drawings into something the site team can work with — and flagging anything that doesn’t make sense. Keeping a close eye on contractor quality. If it’s not built right, it’s your problem. Managing inspection and test plans (ITPs) and making sure they’re more than just paperwork. Handling non-conformance reports (NCRs) like a grown-up — raise them, resolve them, and make sure they don’t come back. Solving technical issues on site before they become expensive problems. Tracking civil and structural progress with the construction manager. Helping write construction specs that are actually useful. Keeping the snagging list honest and up to date. Supporting CDM documentation and handover packages. Representing the company in site meetings — and knowing when to push back. What you’ll need: 5–10 years’ experience in energy generation, renewables or similar construction-heavy environments. HND in civil/structural engineering (or something equivalent that proves you know your stuff). Experience with BESS or gas peaking plant construction would be a big plus. AutoCAD 2D skills — not essential, but useful. CSCS card or relevant site safety qualifications. SharePoint familiarity (we know, but it’s part of the job). What you’re like: You spot mistakes before they become problems. You can explain technical stuff without sounding like a textbook. You build solid relationships with both site and office teams. You understand how civil, electrical and mechanical interfaces actually work on a live site. This is a site-based role. If you’re looking for a hybrid setup or a comfy chair in a London office, this isn’t it. But if you want to be part of a team that’s building something real — and you know how to make engineering work in the mud, not just on paper — we’d like to hear from you