Senior Site Engineer

Leeds, West Yorkshire
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I am currently recruiting for a permanent Engineering lead on a project with overall responsibility for other engineers on site, dimensional control, quality assurance and material procurement / management. Working very closely with the project manager in mapping out work in a safe and efficient manner, as well as value engineering proposals.

Requirements

Completed an engineering related qualification level 4 and above
At least 4 years of site experience, ideally including a training scheme
Has completed the training required for a Site engineer (if promoted internally)
Can demonstrate a similar level of training or experience (if recruited externally or freelance)Roles & responsibilities

Take ownership of H&S management on site
Know and follow company specific procedures
Take the lead in managing the Service Avoidance Procedure
Have a "don't walk by" attitude and question unsafe work
Embrace "DIR" initiatives and set a good example on site
Competent in setting out / surveying and able to educate others and fault find
Ensure the engineering resources are directed effectively to get setting out / surveying done
Ensure the correct equipment is hired / purchased / offhired sensibly and then used and stored with care
Competent in the use of AutoCAD and able to educate others and fault find
Take overall ownership of QA
Know and follow company specific procedures
Ensure the engineering resources are directed effectively to get QA done
Have a "don't walk by" attitude and question poor quality work
Ensure records are properly kept
Review design drawings and check against specification, contract and preferred details for compliance
Actively involved in producing weekly maps with the project manager
Active in planning site logistics around other works
Active in labour, plant and material resourcing
Take ownership of material management and procurement, including Q47/48
Work closely with the Quantity Surveying team to report the material costs properly
Take the lead on value engineering earthworks and groundworks
Understand contractual obligations up and down the supply chainFor more information or a P&C chat please get in touch with Hayley

Job Info
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Job Title:
Senior Site Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary:
£50000 - £55000 Per annum
Posted:
Jan 13th 2026
Closes:
Feb 13th 2026
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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