Site Engineer / Senior Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne
1 month ago
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Your new company

A leading UK civil engineering contractor delivering complex marine and coastal infrastructure projects across the Country. The business is well established in heavy civils, marine works, coastal protection, upgrades and large ‑ scale infrastructure, with a strong reputation for quality, safety and technical delivery.

Your new role

As a Site Engineer, you will support the delivery of marine civil engineering projects across the North East, working closely with the Project Manager and wider site team. You will be responsible for setting out, dimensional control and quality assurance on a range of marine works including quay walls, reinforced concrete structures, piling activities, coastal protection and marine plant operations.

Key duties include:

Setting out and dimensional checking using total stations, robotics and levelling equipment.
Maintaining accurate as ‑ built drawings and quality records.
Ensuring all works comply with company SHEQ procedures and marine safety requirements.
Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring RAMS, permits and marine ‑ specific risk assessments are in place.
Supporting short ‑ term planning and look ‑ ahead programming with the site team.
Producing weekly progress reports and maintaining daily records for labour, plant and materials.
Working alongside commercial teams to support accurate cost control and reporting.
Building strong working relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and marine specialists.
What you'll need to succeed

A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
Previous experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects; marine or coastal experience is highly advantageous.
Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete, piling, marine structures and setting out.
Proficiency in AutoCAD (desirable).
Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across marine sites.What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Company car/car allowance
33 days annual leave.
Generous pension contributions.
Life assurance.
Living ‑ away ‑ from ‑ home allowance where applicable.
Strong progression opportunities within a growing civil engineering team.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up ‑ to ‑ date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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