169 senior site engineer jobs found

Senior Engineer Location: Folkestone Rate: £400 - £500 per day (PAYE) Contract: 12 Months Minimum The Project We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join a major structural project in Folkestone, specifically focusing on the delivery of a multi-span concrete viaduct. This is a technically demanding role centered on high-spec reinforced concrete (RC) construction, requiring an engineer who is an expert in substructure and superstructure concrete delivery. The Role As the Senior Engineer, you will be the technical lead for all concrete structural elements. You will ensure that the viaduct's piers, abutments, and deck segments are built to exact tolerances. This role requires a "boots-on-the-ground" leader who can manage the transition from complex RC drawings to physical high-performance structures. Key Responsibilities RC Structural Delivery: Technical oversight of all reinforced concrete works, including piling, pile caps, piers, and elevated decks. Accuracy &...

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to start working on an RC Frame project based in Central 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...

Freelance Senior Site Engineer – Essex We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Site Engineer to support a leading main contractor on a major industrial development in Essex. The project involves the construction of large-scale steel frame industrial units, offering a long-term contract running through to the end of the year. Key Responsibilities: * Setting out for steel frame structures and associated groundworks * Managing and overseeing QA procedures and documentation * Maintaining accurate site records and completing all required paperwork * Supporting site management with day-to-day engineering duties * Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, specifications, and health & safety standards Requirements: * Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer on industrial or steel frame projects * Strong setting out capabilities using relevant surveying equipment * Solid understanding of QA processes and site documentation *...

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...

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 Engineer – Based in Suffolk - Working on a Large Sizewell C Infrastructure Project 3 Year Contract - £300-£350 p/d – Outside of IR35 / CIS Must Provide Own Equipment (Detailed Below). 5D are working with a leading civils contractor who is heavily involved in HS2 and 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. * Setting out of complex sites. * Processing surveys. * Quantifying stockpiles and running earthworks analysis...

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...

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...

Sub Agent Earthworks & Drainage (Highways Project) Location: Yorkshire / Humber Area Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Type: Freelance My client are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to join their team on a major Highways project. This is a key role supporting the successful delivery of earthworks and drainage packages, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage and oversee earthworks and drainage operations on site • Support the planning and delivery of works in line with programme requirements • Prepare and review Inspection Test Plans (ITTs) • Ensure quality control through aggregates, stone, and soil testing • Coordinate subcontractors and site teams effectively • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance • Assist with reporting, documentation, and progress tracking • Work closely with the engineering and commercial teams REQUIREMENTS • Proven experience as a Sub Agent or Senior...

Manufacturing Engineer - CNC / Production Readiness 📍 Rugby, Warwickshire (on‑site) 💼 Contract | Inside IR35 ⏳ 12 months (likely extension) 💷 £48 per hour An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in bringing a new product into production within a purpose‑built manufacturing facility. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you'll be shaping how products are made - from early process design through to factory readiness, commissioning, and stable production. You'll sit at the centre of engineering, operations, quality and leadership, helping ensure new equipment, processes and layouts are introduced safely, efficiently, and right first time. What you'll be doing Leading manufacturing readiness activities for a new product introduction Designing, developing and optimising CNC machining processes to drive quality and repeatability Scoping and delivering capital equipment projects from business case through...

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Senior / Principal Design Engineer on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor. This reputable Water / Utilities contractor are growing and in need of a Senior Engineer to supplement their growing in-house 10 person design team. The work is covering the Yorkshire Water framework on projects including: Storm Tanks, Combined Sewer Overflows, Water Treatment Works etc. (both infra & none-infra projects). This role is based out of an office in Wakefield with hybrid working on offer. Duties: * Managing detailed design on projects - waste water and clean water * Coordination of internal & external activities to client spec & standards * Prepare and develop design solutions at all stages of projects * Promote & develop technical capability of team members * Liaison with senior management, client and stakeholders * Managing resolution of technical issues on site, providing team guidance...

Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement.Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer – NetDevOps Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Hybrid: ~60% on-site (3 days) Clearance: Active SC required Interview: Single stage (MS Teams) Overview We’re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design and deliver large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and improving modern network platforms—not operations or pure SRE work. You’ll work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver enterprise network infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud) * Build secure network traffic flows and high-availability services * Implement hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, or OCI * Manage Palo Alto...

Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement.Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer – NetDevOps Contract | £550–£650 per day (Umbrella) Location Preferred: Newcastle Also open to: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool (Peel Park) Day Rate £550 – £650 per day (Umbrella) Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large‑scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation, modern network engineering, and cloud‑integrated infrastructure. This is a hands‑on engineering role — not an operations or SRE position. You will be expected to contribute immediately to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice across complex network environments. Working closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams, you will deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing short‑term delivery requirements with longer‑term platform improvement and technical roadmaps. Essential Technical Skills Must demonstrate...

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer (Tier 1 Infrastructure) - UK Visa Holders Location: London, United Kingdom Job Type: Contract (6-24 months) Day Rate: £350 - £550 per day (dependent on experience) Summary An exceptional opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers with existing or pending UK work visas (including Tier 5 Youth Mobility or Ancestry visas). Especially suitable for engineers from New Zealand or Australia. Relocate to London and immediately contribute to some of the world's most significant Tier 1 Major infrastructure projects. We connect talented engineers with leading main contractors on long-term contracts, offering excellent day rates and a seamless transition into the UK construction industry. About the Roles We are seeking multiple Site Engineers, Project Engineers, and Senior Engineers to work on major civil engineering schemes across London, from large-scale transportation Highways, Energy and Water and rail projects to complex utilities and urban...

I am recruiting for an Infrastructure Engineer to work 3 days in either Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Blackpool, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. Candidates must have worked within central government in the last 12 months. I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in Enterprise Networking Engineering including complex OSPF and BGP environments, designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer based in either Manchester, Blackpool, Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham. This role is on an initial contract till the end of March 2027. We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. Your responsibilities: Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain...

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £450–£550 per day | Hybrid Bristol | 6‑month initial contract We’re working with a well‑known global organisation that’s investing heavily in its commercial data capabilities. They’re looking for a contract Data Engineer to help shape and deliver a next‑generation analytics platform supporting sales and marketing decision‑making. This role is on a hybrid basis 2 days per week in the Bristol office. This assignment centres on building a scalable, cloud‑native data solution using Microsoft Fabric, aligned to a wider Azure landscape. You’ll play a key role within a delivery‑focused team, owning engineering outputs while partnering closely with analytics specialists and senior stakeholders to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Produce robust, business‑ready datasets that support downstream reporting and insight Introduce automation and agent‑assisted development...