At a Glance
- Tasks: Apply engineering skills on-site to solve complex lifting and transportation challenges.
- Company: Osprey, a leader in innovative logistics and engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Generous leave, private medical insurance, and career development support.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for growth in a supportive, family-friendly environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in large-scale construction projects.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Osprey believes that innovative, precision-engineering logistics, by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multidisciplinary engineering and delivery team to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side by side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Engineer to play a hands‑on role in the successful delivery of site based engineering and operational activities across major projects. This position works closely with the Project Manager, site teams and wider engineering function to ensure lifting operations and engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and programme requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a site environment, enjoys problem solving in real time, and wants to contribute directly to complex, high‑value project execution.
Work Rotation – Various Rotations
What You’ll do
- Apply your engineering expertise on‑site to develop and implement practical solutions for heavy lifting and transportation operations.
- Produce and review drawings, calculations, lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements to support safe site execution.
- Oversee lifting activities, ensuring operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
- Conduct site surveys and assessments, providing practical and conceptual solutions for lifting operations in live environments.
- Act as a key point of contact between the client, site teams, and engineering functions, ensuring clear communication and coordination.
- Maintain high standards of documentation control, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date records throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering related discipline (Master’s in the same field desirable).
- Proven experience working on large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects, with strong site exposure.
- Relevant experience in heavy lift transport, shipping or lifting markets with evidence of delivering targets.
- Experience with lifting operations using mobile cranes, tower cranes and crawler cranes.
- Client facing experience as an Engineer.
- Experience with technical codes and standards.
- Experience with AutoCAD (Math CAD desirable) & Microsoft suite.
- Quality and detail focused with the approach of “Right the first time.”
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Private medical insurance.
- Income protection insurance.
- Life insurance cover.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Gym discounts up to 40% off via Aviva – Get Active.
- Support your career development through our success management process.
If you would like to be part of the team or would like to find out more, please apply!
Site Engineer in Somerset employer: Osprey Group
Osprey is an exceptional employer that champions innovative engineering solutions within the construction sector, offering a dynamic work environment where Site Engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave, and a culture that prioritises safety and collaboration, Osprey provides a rewarding platform for engineers to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across the UK. Join us to be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming critical infrastructure while enjoying a supportive and family-friendly workplace.
