Permanent

Senior Site Engineer

Sunblink

Suffolk

£38000 - £61000/annum

Posted: 04 August 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 03 September 2026

Ref: 225450150

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Senior Site Engineer

Location: Suffolk

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join a leading specialist contractor delivering works on one of the UK''s largest infrastructure programmes.

Working on a major civil engineering project, you''ll lead the delivery of complex geotechnical work packages, taking responsibility for engineering quality, programme performance and technical leadership across multiple workfronts.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering delivery across multiple workfronts.
Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and quality are maintained.
Coordinate engineering activities, short-term planning and programme delivery.
Resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Support NEC contract administration, change management and project reporting.
Manage subcontractors and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
Mentor and develop junior engineers while building strong relationships with project stakeholders.

About You

We''re looking for candidates with:

Previous experience as a Senior Site Engineer or Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure.
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong technical knowledge of ground engineering, piling, geotechnical works or heavy civils.
Experience working under NEC contracts.
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
SMSTS and CSCS certification.

Experience within major infrastructure, geotechnical engineering or specialist foundation projects would be highly advantageous.

What''s On Offer

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Generous annual leave
Professional memberships paid
Ongoing training and career development
Opportunity to work on one of the UK''s most prestigious long-term infrastructure projects

If you''re looking to progress your career on a technically challenging, high-profile project, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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