Senior Site Engineer in Egremont

Job Description

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

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Overview:

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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.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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- Project Delivery & Site Coordination
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- Manage and coordinate all construction and engineering activities within your area of responsibility.
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- Lead, mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
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- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and third-party stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works.
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- Plan and manage site activities in conjunction with construction and supervision teams.
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- Produce and maintain detailed rolling three-week look-ahead programmes.
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- Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary.
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- Identify risks, constraints and opportunities that may impact project delivery.
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- Ensure all permits, task briefings, inductions and approvals are in place before works commence.
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- Support collaborative working across all project functions.
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- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
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- Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) to resolve design issues or incomplete information.
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- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
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- Maintain detailed technical knowledge of your area of responsibility.
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- Provide engineering support to construction teams and subcontractors.
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- Support the development and implementation of temporary works solutions.
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- Ensure temporary works are installed, maintained and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
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- Commercial & Resource Management
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- Identify material requirements and coordinate procurement activities.
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- Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment to support planned works.
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- Record actual material and resource usage against planned allocations.
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- Identify wastage, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
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- Maintain awareness of subcontractor scopes of work and monitor performance.
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- Identify and report changes, delays and variations to project and commercial teams.
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- Produce, manage and gain approval for Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
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- Ensure all quality documentation and construction records are maintained accurately.
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- Monitor compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
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- Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
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- Support audits, inspections and assurance activities.
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- Promote a right-first-time culture across all site activities.
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- Promote the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
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- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, project procedures and company policies.
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- Report and investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
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- Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
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- Ensure all personnel work in accordance with approved procedures and permits.
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- Actively contribute to a positive safety culture throughout the project.
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- Maintain accurate records of progress, resources, changes and site issues.
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- Contribute to project reporting and performance reviews.
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- Ensure project records are maintained within document control systems.
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- Provide progress updates to project management and commercial teams.
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- Support the preparation of project reports and performance data.
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Skills and Experience:

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- Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
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- Significant experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects.
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- Previous experience within the Nuclear sector is essential.
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- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles.
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- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts.
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- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
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- Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, inspection regimes and compliance requirements.
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- Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
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- Experience producing engineering documentation and project records.
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- Full UK Driving Licence.
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- Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)
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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