At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate earthworks operations on a major infrastructure project.
- Company: Join a leading team on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.
- Benefits: Competitive day rates, long-term project security, and accommodation available.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and exposure to complex engineering challenges.
- Why this job: Be part of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
- Senior Engineer - Earthworks
- Sizewell C, Suffolk | Competitive Day Rate
- Join One of the UK's Most Significant Infrastructure Projects
East Anglian Site Engineering is recruiting an experienced Senior Engineer - Earthworks to support the delivery of a major earthworks package on the landmark Sizewell C project.
This project is expected to last a minimum of 2 years with strong possibility for future work.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven civil engineering professional to take a leading role in the delivery of large-scale earthworks operations, managing engineering resources, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.
Working closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, Site Engineers and Quality teams, you will be responsible for coordinating engineering activities, managing key project information and driving delivery across your section of works.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of Site Engineers and QA Engineers.
- Oversee day-to-day engineering activities across earthworks operations.
- Ensure all engineering information, drawings and documentation are current, accurate and issued to site teams.
- Manage the flow of technical information between construction, planning and engineering teams.
- Attend and contribute to planning, coordination and process meetings.
- Review and manage the 3-week look-ahead programme, ensuring engineering readiness for upcoming works.
- Monitor progress against programme and identify potential risks to delivery.
- Ensure setting out and surveying activities are completed accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Ensure inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality records and as-built documentation are completed and maintained.
- Support the implementation of quality assurance processes and ensure project records remain up to date.
- Liaise with designers, surveyors, subcontractors and client representatives as required.
- Prepare engineering reports, site records and progress updates for management teams.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Previous experience as a Senior Engineer, Section Engineer or experienced Site Engineer within civil engineering or earthworks projects.
- Strong understanding of earthworks construction methods and engineering controls.
- Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
- Excellent knowledge of setting out, surveying and quality assurance procedures.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
- Experience contributing to project planning and programme management.
- Competence with engineering software and digital documentation systems.
- CSCS Card and relevant engineering qualifications.
- Safety Critical Medical required
- Full UK Driving Licence
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
- Long-term project security and career development opportunities.
- Competitive day rates depending on experience - up to £525 per day
- We can supply your Kit if required
- Exposure to complex civil engineering and earthworks operations.
- Accommodation is available on site - £35 per night
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Senior Site Engineer - Earthworks employer: East Anglian Site Engineering
Join East Anglian Site Engineering and be part of one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects at Sizewell C in Suffolk. We offer a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and collaboration, providing you with the opportunity to lead and mentor a team while working on complex earthworks operations. With competitive day rates, long-term project security, and career development opportunities, this role is perfect for driven civil engineering professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
East Anglian Site Engineering Recruitment Team
