About the Role
Position: Senior Site EngineerLocation: SizewellSalary: From £50,000 to £70,000Employment Type: PermanentThe Senior Site Engineer position is required in Ipswich for our client operating within the civil engineering industry. This role involves overseeing day-to-day construction activities on large-scale projects, managing technical teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position demands hands-on involvement with ground works, including piling and drilling, supported by industry-standard software and technical expertise to deliver complex infrastructure projects efficiently.Senior Site Engineer Job OverviewManage daily site operations for piling, drilling, and soil stabilization works, ensuring work aligns with project plans and specificationsLead technical troubleshooting and resolve onsite issues related to ground engineering activities using tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project, and soil testing equipmentCoordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain schedules, quality standards, and safety protocolsConduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and progress meetings, preparing detailed reports and documentationMonitor project progress against milestones, updating schedules, managing deviations, and implementing corrective actionsLiaise with clients, consultants, and project managers to communicate progress, technical challenges, and contractual complianceSenior Site Engineer Job RequirementsRelevant UK qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering, HNC, or HND, with a strong understanding of ground engineering principlesMinimum 5 years' experience managing piling, drilling, and soil stabilization projects on active construction sitesProficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and site management software, including soil testing and geotechnical reporting toolsUK-recognised health and safety certifications such as CSCS and SMSTS; NEBOSH or equivalent is advantageousDemonstrated ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and oversee technical aspects of complex ground engineering projectsStrong awareness of UK construction regulations, compliance standards, and NEC contractual frameworks (preferably NEC4)Senior Site Engineer Salary & BenefitsSalary Range: £50,000 to £70,000 annually25 days holiday plus UK statutory holidays, with options to purchase additional leavePension: 5-10% employer contribution via salary sacrifice schemeBonus: Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus based on performanceCompany Car or Car Allowance (£5,200 per annum)Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Income ProtectionSubsistence allowance where applicableCompany-provided or flexible working arrangements to support work-life balanceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.