182 senior site engineer jobs found

Senior Site Engineer – Based Suffolk – Working on Highway Project at Sizewell 3 Year Contract - £500 - £550p/d – Outside IR35 / CIS Must Provide Own Equipment (Detailed Below). 5D are working with a leading civils contractor who is heavily involved in major infrastructure projects including Sizewell & HS2 along with a variety of other blue-chip construction and infrastructure projects. Over the last twenty years this business has grown to be one of the UK’s leading principal contractors and have developed a reputation for excellence. Working on road and infrastructure upgrades on the Sizewell C site, this project is estimated to be at least 3 years, and is focussed on the earthworks for road and infrastructure upgrades around the site of Sizewell C. What the Role Will Involve: * Establishing site control. * Setting-up GPS base stations on site. * Topographical surveys using GPS instruments. * Calculating volumetrics from the data gathered. * Setting out of...

Senior Site Engineer | Industrial & Logistics New Build UK Project-Based £350 – £375 per day 43-week contract £18m | 4-unit industrial development We’re working with a leading Main Contractor delivering a flagship Industrial & Logistics scheme and are looking for a Senior Site Engineer to take a key role on-site, supporting delivery from groundworks through to completion. This is a high-profile multi-unit new build, involving steel frame units, full external works, infrastructure, and Section 278 highway works, ideal for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. What you’ll be doing: Setting out and engineering support across 4 industrial units Managing QA, as-builts, and technical assurance Supporting coordination of subcontractors and site delivery Overseeing Section 278 works and external infrastructure setting out Ensuring accuracy across civils, drainage, roads, and structural works Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Team to drive...

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Highways Site Engineer to support the delivery of construction works across sites in Devon. The role involves providing technical and engineering support to site teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with drawings, specifications, and company procedures. Key Responsibilities: Interpret drawings and specifications and communicate requirements clearly to site teams. Support the preparation of method statements, risk assessments, permits, environmental procedures, and Inspection & Test Plans. Provide engineering support to resolve technical issues and manage technical queries. Mentor and support Site Engineers, including setting out, benchmarks, and instrument calibration compliance. Assist with sketches, change management, subcontractor checks, and procedural updates. Maintain daily site diaries, progress tracking, and support material and service procurement. Ensure compliance with Health,...

Senior Engineer Role: Senior Engineer (Aviation / Airfield Infrastructure) Location: Bishop's Stortford area Rate: £450 - £500 per day Duration: Ongoing Freelance Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP The Opportunity We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join a specialized infrastructure project near Bishop's Stortford. This is a prestigious, long-term freelance opportunity working within a high-security aviation environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing complex engineering works where precision and strict adherence to operational constraints are non-negotiable. Given the nature of the site, prior aviation experience is an absolute requirement. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead the engineering function on-site, ensuring all works (airside or landside) align with stringent aviation specifications. Complex Setting Out & QA: Manage high-tolerance setting out and oversee comprehensive Quality Assurance...

Ref: 23343 The Skills You'll Need: Site Reliability Engineer, CI/CD systems, CloudWatch alerting Your New Salary: £45 to £64 per hour London - Hybrid (1-2 days office) 12 months temporary agency worker Start: ASAP Senior Site Reliability Engineer - What You'll be Doing: Reliability & Risk Engineering * Identify systemic reliability risks and drive lasting preventative improvements. * Define, implement, and refine SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets aligned with business and customer outcomes. * Lead sophisticated incident management, post-incident analysis, and extended remediation planning. Architecture & Resilience * Review and influence system architecture to improve scalability, availability, and failure isolation. * Design strategies for high availability, graceful degradation, and disaster recovery across multi-region environments. * Quantify tradeoffs between performance, cost, and operational risk. CI/CD & Deployment Safety * Upgrade...

Site‑Based CE&I Senior Design Engineer Location: North West Hours: 37 hours per week (typically worked over 4½ days) Security Clearance: SC required (must already hold or be eligible) The Role We are seeking a Senior Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Design Engineer to provide site‑based, frontline design support to commissioning teams on a highly regulated, safety‑critical facility. This is a hands‑on senior design role, embedded at plant level during commissioning, where issues are identified, investigated and resolved through robust engineering judgement and controlled design change. The role is not focused on routine programming or implementation. Dedicated site teams carry out testing, installation and commissioning activities. Your responsibility is to diagnose problems, develop design solutions, and ensure changes meet functional and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide frontline CE&I design support to commissioning teams...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join a major Highways Improvement Scheme on a long-term freelance basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled Senior Site Engineer seeking stability, continuity, and an immediate start on a well-structured highways project. Key Responsibilities: ·Setting out for highways, drainage, earthworks, and associated civils works. ·Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and project programmes. ·Managing QA documentation including ITPs, RFIs, and as-builts. ·Liaising with the Site Manager, Subcontractors, and Design Teams. ·Maintaining health & safety standards on-site at all times. ·Leading a team of engineers and providing technical support where necessary. Requirements: ·SMSTS (valid). ·First Aid (valid). ·Civil Engineering qualification (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent). ·Full UK Driving Licence. ·Proven experience on highways or infrastructure...

Job Title: Site Manager – Externals (Groundworks & Yard Slabs) Location: Bedford Start Date: April 2026 Duration: 18 months The Role We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of external works packages, including groundworks and yard slabs, on a major project in Bedford. This is a key leadership role, acting as the single point of responsibility for groundworks, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all external works, including earthworks, drainage, services, subbase, and concrete yard slabs Take full control of the groundworks package, driving day-to-day site operations Plan, sequence, and coordinate works to meet programme requirements Manage subcontractors and drive performance on site Oversee logistics, plant movements, and coordination within a live construction environment Ensure safe pedestrian and plant segregation, maintaining...

Site Manager - Externals & Yard Slabs Major Construction Project | Externals / Groundworks Package Our client, a leading main contractor delivering major, logistics‑heavy construction projects, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of the externals and yard slabs package on a high‑profile scheme. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to a decisive Site Manager who is comfortable taking control of large‑scale groundworks packages in a live construction environment. The Role As Site Manager, you will act as the single point of responsibility for the external works package, taking over day‑to‑day control from the engineering function and driving safe, high‑quality delivery to programme. You will lead all aspects of the groundworks and concrete yard slabs works, coordinating subcontractors, plant, logistics, and temporary works while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Full management...

Position Analytics Engineer Power BI Developer Location Warrington, Cheshire (hybrid, not fully remote) Pay Rate £300 - £360 per day, PAYE (Inside IR35) Contract 12 Week Contract (Clearly Defined Project) Start Immediate Are you an Analytics Engineer / Power BI Developer with experience delivering clearly defined, transitional projects (not BAU)? Are you looking for a delivery-based project for a large UK Construction company that are a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor? The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytics Engineer / Power BI Developer to play a key role in the way this organisation uses its data. Working closely with the Digital Lead and Technical Director, you will design, deliver and handover a single‑source integrated reporting solution by ingesting, transforming, and modelling data from multiple platforms, and presenting it through intuitive Power BI reports that support decision‑making across the business. The Company One of the UK’s largest...

Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer Leading Engineering Solutions Provider | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | Current SC Clearance Required | Electrical Infrastructure Experience Essential The Opportunity We're recruiting a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join a leading defence engineering solutions provider. You'll deliver EC&I design across complex defence infrastructure projects, bringing substantial experience in electrical systems design from either critical infrastructure environments (datacentres, utilities, healthcare facilities) or defence and nuclear backgrounds. Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Hybrid working (2 days on-site every fortnight) | 9-day working fortnight | Current SC clearance essential This role suits experienced EC&I professionals who understand how to design robust electrical systems in demanding, highly-regulated environments....

Elvet Recruitment are currently on the lookout for a Freelance Site Manager to work on a major Civil Engineering project in Northumberland. The initial duration will be until January 2026 with further works to be confirmed as workloads are released. Duties/Responsibilities: * Full management of site, reporting to and liaising with a Contracts Manager & Construction Director. * Leading projects from early site setup through to handover. * Ensure programmes are reviewed and updated. * Completing daily site diaries. * Ordering materials for site. * Ensure RAMS are written and updated. * Progress meetings with senior management and client. * Overseeing direct delivery teams and sub-contractors. Experience required: Must have: * Experience working as Site Agent or Site Manager. * Experience managing projects from cradle to grave. * Detailed experience with: Foundations, Concrete, Structures and Heavy Civils * SMSTS, Temporary Works, Appointed...

SC Cleared Senior DevOps Engineer | 6‑Month Contract | £425–£480 Inside IR35 | 3 Days On‑Site | Multiple UK Locations (Newcastle Preferred) Key requirements: Active SC Clearance (must be current and transferable) Strong AWS experience Infrastructure as Code using Terraform GitLab CI – building, maintaining and optimising pipelines Experience supporting large‑scale / big databases and data‑heavy platforms Containerisation experience (Docker, Kubernetes desirable) Experience working in secure, regulated environments (public sector preferred) Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills Proven experience in senior‑level DevOps / Platform Engineering roles (on-site requirement is expected, so will not be completely remote- however is flexible for the right candidate!)  SC Cleared Senior DevOps Engineer | 6‑Month Contract | £450–£480 Inside IR35 | 2 Days On‑Site | Multiple UK Locations (Newcastle Preferred) Please apply with your up to date CV

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support a portfolio of National Grid infrastructure projects. The role involves leading the civil and structural design elements for substation, overhead line, and other transmission‑related assets, ensuring compliance with National Grid's technical specifications and governance processes. This is an Outside IR35 contract position, offering hybrid working with on‑site collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead and produce civil and structural designs for National Grid transmission projects (substations, foundations, compounds, cable routes, OHL works, access roads, drainage, etc.). Ensure all designs comply with National Grid TP / TS standards and relevant industry codes (BS EN, Eurocodes). Prepare design calculations, sketches, reports, specifications, and technical documentation. Manage design risk assessments and contribute to CDM compliance. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, geotechnical,...

️ Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer | Clean Water Projects | Affinity Water Region Outside IR35 | Long-Term AMP8 Programme Leadership Role | Commissioning Strategy | Team Management Some commissioning roles are about witnessing tests and signing paperwork. This one is about leading people, driving standards, and bringing structure to projects before problems ever reach site. A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering clean water projects across the Affinity Water region is looking for a Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning delivery across a portfolio of schemes typically ranging from £5m–£10m. While the individual projects may not be mega-projects, they need someone who has operated at that level before. Someone who understands what “good” looks like on major infrastructure programmes and can bring that level of leadership, planning, coordination, and control into a growing AMP8 delivery environment. This is a role for a true commissioning leader — somebody...

️ MEICA Lead x 2 – Major AMP8 Scheme | Oxfordshire | Winsor Corridor Outside IR35 | £475–£550 per day | Long-Term Project Tier 1 Contractor | Major Water Infrastructure Scheme Some freelance roles are there to fill a gap. This one is there because the project genuinely needs someone strong enough to lead it. A leading Tier 1 contractor has secured a major AMP8 water scheme in the Oxfordshire region and is looking for a MEICA Lead to take ownership of delivery across a complex live project environment. They’re looking for someone who can do more than sit in progress meetings and update spreadsheets. They need somebody who understands how MEICA packages actually come together on site and someone comfortable managing technical issues, driving subcontractors, coordinating commissioning activities, and keeping momentum when programmes tighten up. You’ll be heavily involved from delivery through to completion, working alongside senior operational teams on one of the region’s key AMP8...

An opportunity exists for a senior planning professionals who can bring structure, clarity, and strategic vision to a major infrastructure project. You will be expected to take the lead on complex infrastructure projects, leveraging cutting-edge tools and forward-thinking methodologies to shape national energy solutions. Whether overseeing offshore wind connections, substation builds, or underground cabling programmes – this is planning that truly makes a difference. Your duties will include – Develop, manage, and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all project stages. Lead the creation and presentation of compelling tender programmes and planning strategies that influence bid outcomes. Oversee the management and performance of contract programmes, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational objectives. Identify project risks, analyse impacts, and implement robust mitigation measures. Provide detailed planning updates, progress reports,...

Booth Welsh require a C+I Engineer to carry out work for a large Nuclear Decommissioning client based in Kent The works requires minimal site visits, but does require close interaction with the Booth Welsh Senior Instrument team from our Head Office Site visits when required, Hybrid work and open to visit our offices in Scotland as and when required. C&I Engineer: The C&I Engineer will work across the telecoms and C&I scope supported by the Senior Engineer. Responsibilities will include: * Conducting site surveys, desktop reviews, and data analysis for assigned systems * Developing system assessments, findings, and recommendations * Reviewing CRs, WRs, ECs and other relevant datasets * Preparing draft content for the system reports * Liaising with system engineers and stakeholders to gather technical insight * Escalating technical risks or uncertainties to the Senior Engineer Founded in 1989, Booth Welsh now employs a workforce of over 300. We remain a...

Are you looking for a senior leadership role where you can influence standards, drive design quality, and shape the future capability of a growing water engineering function? Have you led multi-disciplinary teams delivering regulated water industry designs, taking accountability for technical quality, compliance, and on time delivery? Are you a Chartered Engineer (or close to chartership) with extensive experience approving and managing complex water design packages? The Opportunity This role is available on a contract basis (outside IR35) and they are also recruiting for this position on a permanent basis, offering a salary of £75,000–£90,000 per year plus benefits, depending on experience and working arrangements. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth and expansion within a well established engineering design consultancy delivering critical projects across the regulated water sector. With a strong and growing workload, the team is strengthening its...

Principal Engineer - Software Assurance £65.98 p/hr - Inside IR35 12 months Defence 1-2 days a month on site, Coventry, Barrow, Frimley or Weymouth Our complex platforms are increasingly driven by Software, assuring the quality of this and the proper integration is critical to our success. Software assurance is the ongoing process to ensure that software products meet and comply with software engineering, quality and safety standards. It is a systems engineering activity that that supports the achievement of functional and multiple non-functional requirements and is applicable to the whole engineering lifecycle from concept design to in service support. This is a growing role within our business and industry with significant potential for development and further growth. We expect the candidate to quickly develop an understanding of the development, use and control of software in our complex and unique application. Being actively involved in the decision making and problem...