162 senior site engineer jobs found

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to start working on an RC Frame project based in South London. Must have experience in running the front end of projects, good communication skills with a strong background in RC Frame is essential. Responsibilities include: * Overseeing all engineering aspects on the site * Overseeing building work * Undertaking surveys * Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly * Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales * Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager * Providing technical advice and solving problems on site * Preparing site reports and filling in other paperwork * Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials * Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation...

Senior Engineer – Industrial & Logistics Location: East Midlands (DE74 2DL) Rate: £375 – £400 per day (CIS / Ltd) Start: ASAP Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to support the delivery of a major multi-unit industrial and logistics development in the East Midlands. The scheme comprises the design and construction of multiple high-spec warehouse units with integrated office space, alongside significant earthworks, infrastructure, and external works. The development targets high sustainability standards and requires strong technical and coordination capability. The Senior Engineer will play a key role in ensuring engineering excellence, programme adherence, and quality delivery across all phases of the project. Key Responsibilities Oversee engineering delivery across groundworks, steel frame, and externals Lead setting out and ensure site accuracy Manage QA processes (ITPs, inspections, documentation) Coordinate with site team, subcontractors, and design...

Backshift Engineer – Heathrow Airport Location: Heathrow Airport Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm (Backshift) Rate: £450 per shift (PAYE) Start: Immediate / ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to support critical infrastructure renewal works within Heathrow Airport’s main tunnel network. This is a high-profile programme delivering essential upgrades to ensure long-term safety, compliance, and operational resilience across one of the world’s busiest aviation environments. The role sits within a live operational tunnel environment, requiring strong planning, technical oversight, and close coordination with night-shift delivery teams working within restricted closure windows. You will take responsibility for managing engineering readiness during the afternoon and evening shift, ensuring all works are fully prepared, briefed, and compliant ahead of nightly installation activities. This is a key coordination role bridging day planning and night execution....

Section Engineer Major Civil Engineering Project | Britain’s Ocean City The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Section Engineer to take ownership of a key work package on a flagship civil engineering scheme in Britain’s Ocean City. This is a nationally significant marine infrastructure project involving complex reinforced concrete and heavy civils works. It offers long-term security, technical challenge, and high visibility — ideal for someone ready to step up and take real responsibility on a major scheme. If you’re looking to lead your own section and make a meaningful contribution to a landmark project, this is an opportunity worth serious consideration. The Business Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor with an established reputation across marine, water, environmental infrastructure, and energy sectors. They are recognised for delivering technically demanding projects to a consistently high standard, maintaining strong client relationships,...

UPB are working with a specialist civils contractor to appoint a Sub Agent to assist in the delivery of a complex infrastructure project. Ideally, you will be from an Engineering background, and comfortable with predominantly an-office based role to assist in driving a project forward. Key responsibilities: * Working on the construction phase delivery plan, optimizing construction programme * Assisting the Project Manager with implementing RAMS and other site documentation * Ensure compliance with construction drawings and record any variances * Ensure Site diaries and allocation sheets are produced * Attend weekly site meetings * Coordinate with the design manager to ensure that the design activities are visible and that all activities are aligned to support the programme * Encourage and support the delivery of successful collaborative planning with the contract delivery teams Key Competencies/ Experience: * Previous experience in undertaking a Site...

Principal Operational Highway Engineer Overview: Our client in the North East is seeking an experienced Principal Highways Engineer to lead the operational delivery of highways maintenance and civil engineering services. This position plays a key role in managing day-to-day operational activity, ensuring highway networks are safely maintained, efficiently managed, and delivered to industry best practice. You will oversee maintenance programmes, manage budgets, coordinate inspections, support service improvements, and act as a senior point of contact across technical operations. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to service delivery. Key Responsibilities: ·Lead the operational delivery of highways and civil engineering maintenance activities. ·Develop, manage, and implement planned and reactive maintenance programmes. ·Oversee budget management across operational...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Observability) Location: London/UK (Remote) Contract: 12 Months Initial Day rate : £55 Per Hour - £62 Per Hour Inside IR35 Job Overview We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with strong experience in Observability, Monitoring and Distributed Systems to support large-scale cloud infrastructure supporting millions of devices globally. The role focuses on building and scaling monitoring, logging and alerting platforms to ensure high availability and performance of cloud services. Responsibilities Design, deploy and scale observability platforms Manage and scale Prometheus monitoring systems Deploy and maintain large Elasticsearch clusters Build and maintain data pipelines using Kafka Develop alerting and monitoring frameworks Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Develop tools and scripts using Python, Go, Ruby or Bash Work with Linux systems (Debian/Ubuntu) Participate in on-call rotation Improve system...

I'm recruiting for a tech start-up in Cheltenham who are growing their R&D and engineering team following a successful period. They're looking for a contract Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and test the products used in surveillance, security and telecoms. ROLE: Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION: Cheltenham RATE: up to £55ph DURATION: 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Skills required for the Mechanical Design Engineer are: * 2D/3D CAD in Solidworks * Strong protoyping skills (3d printing etc) * Ability to work in fast-paced environment * Analysis/simulation skills * Experience designing ruggedized products for extreme/harsh environments or safety-critical industries The work is 100% on-site in Cheltenham but the company can offer some flexibiltiy with hours to suit personal situation. If you're interested, please apply below or get in touch with me directly with any questions Cheers, Nathan

Advanced Digital Systems & Storage Engineer (Band 5) Location: Hertfordshire (On-site) Sector: NHS Contract: Temporary (ASAP – April 2026) Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (37.5 hours per week) We’re supporting a large and highly regarded NHS Trust in Hertfordshire to recruit an Advanced Digital Systems & Storage Engineer to join their Digital Infrastructure team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting critical healthcare systems within a complex, high-availability environment—where your work will directly contribute to frontline patient care. The Role As a senior technical specialist within the Digital team, you’ll provide 2nd and 3rd line support across a broad range of infrastructure services, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and fully operational. You’ll act as a key escalation point, working closely with internal IT teams and external suppliers to resolve issues, maintain performance, and support...

400kV SAP (Senior Authorised Person) - Offshore Wind Project 📍 Location: Dunbar, East Lothian (Onshore Substation) 💷 Rate: Up to £884 per day (DOE) - Outside IR35 📅 Contract: Initial 6 months (potential extension) 🔄 Rotation: 1 week on-site / 1 week remote / 1 week off The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced 400kV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support a major offshore wind development during its post-construction and commissioning phase. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile renewable energy project, working across both onshore and offshore transmission systems. The Role Reporting to the OFTO Engineer, you'll be responsible for high-voltage network safety and operational control, ensuring safe and compliant energisation and ongoing system management. You'll operate in a unique rotation: On-site (SAP duties) Remote (Control Person duties) Week off Key Responsibilities Manage and control Safety from the System during...

Up to £64.81 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Up to 4 days per week on site 6 Month contract (initially) Our client is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes.  Key Responsibility Areas: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with...

Location: Croydon (Remote-first, with occasional on-site attendance) Rate: Up to £550 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC with a UK government agency, used within the last 6 months (essential) Duration: 6 months initial  Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in networking, Fortinet, and Cisco firewalls. You will play a key role in supporting secure, resilient platform operations across a government environment. This position is predominantly remote, with only infrequent visits to the Croydon office as required. Key Responsibilities Provide hands-on DevOps support with a focus on network engineering and firewall technologies. Configure, manage, and optimise Fortinet and Cisco firewall solutions. Support secure infrastructure operations within a government‑grade environment. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure systems remain secure, stable, and high‑performing.Required Experience Strong background in...

Our Pharma client is looking for an engineer to join them for a 6-8 month FTC. ideally you would come from a manuvfacturing environment, pharma, food, aerospace, any industry highly regulated, and you would need both mechanical and electrical experience, the site has a steam system, both plant steam and pur steam, as well as purified water systems. This role is 6-8 months and salary quoted is pro rata, there would also be a completion bonus of 10% when the role is finished. You would be responsible for providing ‘hands on’ engineering support to both the Facilities and Manufacturing functions whilst adhering to the site EHS and Pharmaceutical Quality procedures. Principal Responsibilities Routine preventative maintenance requirements for production and facility. Routine instrumentation across the facility. Supporting where required specialised contractors carrying out routine and re-active maintenance tasks. Troubleshooting faults and failures in processing equipment...

Site Engineer Flagship Marine Project | Plymouth | Long-Term Work Why This Role Stands Out If you’re a Site Engineer looking to get stuck into a major, career-defining project — not just another job — this is one worth your time. You’ll be working on a high-profile marine civil engineering scheme involving complex reinforced concrete works, where engineering standards are taken seriously and good people are trusted to deliver. This isn’t a short-term fix. It’s a long-term project with real continuity, strong leadership on site, and the chance to build experience that genuinely moves your career forward. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be right at the heart of delivery — not stuck behind paperwork — supporting key sections of works on site and working closely with senior engineers and site management. Setting out and surveying for major works packages Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications Supporting quality assurance and maintaining high...

Senior Structural Engineer (Contract) We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our client on a contract basis, supporting a range of Material Handling, Process, and Industrial projects. The successful candidate will provide structural design expertise across multiple sectors, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of complex engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities Deliver structural design and analysis for steel and reinforced concrete structures. Produce calculations, reports, and drawings in accordance with engineering standards. Work collaboratively with mechanical, civil, and project engineering teams on integrated solutions. Support project delivery from concept design through to detailed engineering and construction. Conduct site surveys, inspections, and reviews where required. Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues. Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Skills...

Principal Structural Engineer Location: Manchester (Hybrid working, 3 to 4 days a week onsite) Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outside IR35) We are currently recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering major infrastructure projects across the rail and water sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while leading structural design delivery within an experienced multidisciplinary team. The Role As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality structural design delivery across a range of infrastructure projects. You will work closely with clients, project teams, and junior engineers to develop safe, efficient, and compliant structural solutions. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring the design team produces deliverables that meet safety and quality requirements Approving design...

Site Based Senior CE&I Design Engineer £55 inside IR35 Cumbria 12 month initial contract Requirements: Minimum 5 years as a CE&I Senior Design Engineer Site-based front line design support to Commissioning teams on nuclear projects Experience delivering, supporting, and checking detailed designs/changes Working knowledge of PES based Control Systems and Process Instruments Strong problem solving and communication skills for multidiscipline, safety-critical environments

We are currently looking for an experienced Sub Agent to join a major highways scheme in Peterborough. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who has progressed into site leadership and is confident managing complex infrastructure works. The Role: You will be responsible for overseeing sections of highways works, managing subcontractors, and ensuring delivery aligns with programme, quality, and safety expectations. You'll work closely with the wider project team and client to drive successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities: ·Engineering and site management of highways packages ·Management and coordination of multiple subcontractors ·Planning and managing short-term programmes ·Reviewing and approving RAMS, WPPs, and quality procedures ·Managing temporary works, traffic management, and site logistics ·Liaising with clients and stakeholders on design and delivery issues ·Supporting commercial awareness including change, variations, and...

Senior Drainage Engineer Location: Bristol (with options in Liverpool or Birmingham) Rate: £45-£50 per hour Contract: Rolling 3-month contract If you're a drainage engineer who enjoys tackling complex surface water challenges on major infrastructure schemes - this is a role where you can genuinely add value from day one. We are working with a leading engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Engineer to support a portfolio of large-scale civil projects. This contract role focuses on surface water and temporary drainage design, offering exposure to technically interesting work beyond standard pipe systems. The Role You'll play a key role in delivering drainage solutions across a range of live projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are robust, practical, and compliant. Key duties include: ·Producing surface water drainage designs for major civil and infrastructure schemes ·Supporting temporary works and interim design...

I'm recruiting for a HV Design Engineer to work on a long contract outside of IR35 to work with a leading international engineering and consulting group. They work in close partnership with clients to solve complex challenges around the movement of people, goods, and services-delivering innovative, resilient infrastructure solutions. With a strong focus on future-ready design, they are at the forefront of developing smarter, more efficient infrastructure that responds to evolving technologies, changing behaviours, and increasing demand. Their approach puts people at the heart of design, combining technical excellence with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. With ambitious growth plans in the UK, this is an excellent time to join the business as they continue to expand their footprint and reputation across the energy and infrastructure sectors. Hybrid working based out of offices in either London, Birmingham, York, Manchester, Edinburgh or Reading. They are seeking a...