Senior Site Engineer in IP16, Leiston, Suffolk

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Senior Engineer / Senior Site Engineer (Sizewell C)



Contract



£400 a day + Subsistence



£60k DOE + Package + Subsistence



Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk



Reporting / Scope



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Reports to Site Agent / Project Manager (PM).



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Responsible for managing engineering aspects of the project; overseeing site and trainee engineers.



Key Duties / Responsibilities



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Ensure works are constructed per contract drawings, specifications, procedures and plans.



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Manage site engineering aspects including site clearance; drainage & service ducts; earthworks; pavements, kerbs & footways; and street lighting.



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Oversee health, safety, quality control systems — including preparing and checking RAMS/TBS, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards, temporary works and CDM regulations as needed.



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Review short-term lookahead programmes; report on site progress or delays; assist in identifying and resolving issues that could impact programme or progress.



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Temporary & permanent works design assurance: check drawings/specifications, setting out requirements; liaise with Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC); issue Material Approval Records (MARs); raise Technical Queries (TQs); design briefs for temporary works; ensure compliance during installation.



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Quality management: write/check ITPs, keep QA records, handle non-conformance reports (NCRs) and defects; manage quality handover documentation; lead on readiness reviews, lessons learnt to avoid recurrence.



Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications



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Previous experience as a Senior Engineer (or similar) for a civil-engineering contractor—preferably with highways / general civils background.



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Good knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works.



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Strong understanding of specifications and testing regimes relevant to highway/general civil engineering works.



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Good communication, team leadership and people-management skills; ability to speak up on HSEQ matters and lead by example.



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Familiarity with mobile/BIM field software (e.g. FieldView / Dalux or similar) desirable.



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Desirable: proficiency in design software (e.g. AutoCAD / Autodesk / SketchUp)



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Qualifications: Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) desirable. Membership of professional body (e.g. Institution of Civil Engineers) or working towards membership is a plus.



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Additional desired credentials: valid UK driving licence; valid CSCS card; safety qualification like SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely (or similar)

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