Full job descriptionMB973: Senior Site Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Site Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Cumbria depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Project Delivery & Site Coordination
*Manage and coordinate all construction and engineering activities within your area of responsibility.
*Lead, mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
*Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and third-party stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works.
*Plan and manage site activities in conjunction with construction and supervision teams.
*Produce and maintain detailed rolling three-week look-ahead programmes.
*Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary.
*Identify risks, constraints and opportunities that may impact project delivery.
*Ensure all permits, task briefings, inductions and approvals are in place before works commence.
*Support collaborative working across all project functions.
*Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
*Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) to resolve design issues or incomplete information.
*Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
*Maintain detailed technical knowledge of your area of responsibility.
*Provide engineering support to construction teams and subcontractors.
*Support the development and implementation of temporary works solutions.
*Ensure temporary works are installed, maintained and dismantled in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
*Commercial & Resource Management
*Identify material requirements and coordinate procurement activities.
*Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment to support planned works.
*Record actual material and resource usage against planned allocations.
*Identify wastage, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
*Maintain awareness of subcontractor scopes of work and monitor performance.
*Identify and report changes, delays and variations to project and commercial teams.
*Produce, manage and gain approval for Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
*Ensure all quality documentation and construction records are maintained accurately.
*Monitor compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
*Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
*Support audits, inspections and assurance activities.
*Promote a right-first-time culture across all site activities.
*Promote the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
*Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, project procedures and company policies.
*Report and investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
*Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
*Ensure all personnel work in accordance with approved procedures and permits.
*Actively contribute to a positive safety culture throughout the project.
*Maintain accurate records of progress, resources, changes and site issues.
*Contribute to project reporting and performance reviews.
*Ensure project records are maintained within document control systems.
*Provide progress updates to project management and commercial teams.
*Support the preparation of project reports and performance data.

Skills and Experience:
*Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
*Significant experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major construction or infrastructure projects.
*Previous experience within the Nuclear sector is essential.
*Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles.
*Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts.
*Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
*Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, inspection regimes and compliance requirements.
*Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
*Experience producing engineering documentation and project records.
*Full UK Driving Licence.
*Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

MB973: Senior Site Engineer
Location: Cumbria
Salary: £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP