Site Engineer

Bournemouth, Dorset
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Site Engineer at Mannington 400kV Substation (BH21 6SE)

To assist the site manager, oversee and assist the works on site including interfacing with and sensibly monitoring any subcontractors whilst feeding back the necessary information to the site manager. You will be a technical advisor to subcontractors and assist with quality control and assurance

Duration 1 year project, offer a 6 month rolling contract.

Job Duties

Maintain and interpret site drawings, topographical drawings, construction drawings, rebar drawing and rebar schedules.

Setting out, levelling, and surveying the site.

Verifying Sub-Contractors works including checking setting out co-ordinates and levels are compliant with AFC drawings.

Be a point of contact for the site team/client/gangers/sub-contractors to assist with the progression of works and carry out any inspections required

Maintain records, site diary, quality assurance documentation, reports and records. Record and report as-built data Collate final handover packages including updating as-built drawings

Offering technical advice on a construction site for subcontractors and operatives Manage and co-ordinate temporary works in the role of TWC

Ensuring that all materials used onsite meet the standards and specifications required Ensure all installations adhere to the required quality plans including SQP, PQP and ITPs Identification, communication and undertaking of all Witness and hold points for the installation works Management of the Technical Query and RFI process in a timely manner onsite including updating of the TQ & RFI registers

Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project

Support the Site Manager to plan the work efficiently in order to meet agreed deadlines. Support quality control and health and safety matters on site.

Support all required Quality Assurance activities Understand the Company Health & Safety and Environmental (SHE) Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure the requirements are implemented. Help Deliver the planned work safely and on time, adhering to the requirements of the client

Produce reports or provide information in a timely manner

Attend and cascade briefings as directed and in a timely manner

To provide sufficient and timely guidance, assessment and coaching to ensure sub-contractors are performing to agreed production levels

To maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively

To perform other duties as directed by your line manager or management team

To comply with the relevant Company HSQE and welfare policy provisions

To support client and ensure all agreed KPIs are met or exceeded

Ensure works are delivered to a programme whilst maintaining the highest standards of health and safety

Lead by example in health, safety, quality & environmental management.

Assist with the implementation of Safe Systems of Work including issuing

Permits to Dig

Ensure compliance to the construction drawings and confirm setting out locations on site

Minimum Qualifications

Full UK driving licence

National Grid Person

IOSHH Managing Safely or SMSTS or SSSTS CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport Minimum 5 years’ experience in the T&D industry in a site engineer role, preferably on National Grid sites

Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor experience

IOSH environmental or equivalent

National Grid Competent Person NSI 6 & 8 Full

EUSR

HSG47

First Aid

Physical Requirements

Site based role. Must have the ability to safely manouverer around a construction site including uneven and rough terrain on foot for upto 10 hours per day. For the office element they must have the ability to use repetitive hand motion and the ability to grasp and type using general office equipment. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, talk, hear, walk and stand. Must be able to lift and or move up to 10 pounds.

Cognitive Requirements

Requires the ability to collect and analyse information to make decisions.

Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems; the ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities; the ability to read and apply financial and quantitative analysis; the ability to articulate and speak in front of others; the ability to work under stressful situations, good cognitive skills, ability to maintain accuracy in work, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.

Must have the ability to understand and apply written/verbal instructions and the ability to delegate instructions Must have the right interpersonal skills and communication skills to build a culture of trust with the site team.

Must have a strong substation installation experience (Including Civils) The ability to thrive in pressure situations. The ability to empathise, communicate and influence stakeholder and the Contract Team.

Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills. Be able to work on own initiative. Computer literate.

Ability to lead and motivate people

Must have commercial awareness and understand the effect of site based activities on the project financial performance.

Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, their customers and local authorities

Must have the skills and confidence to supervise and coordinate site requirements and tasks

Must have an understanding/ knowledge of the clients Transmission procedures

Must have a strong understanding of engineering drawings and the management of drawing systems

Schedule and Work Activities

50 hours per week, based on 5 x 10 hour days plus travel to client offices/sites

Travel

Ability to travel nationally is required for the role. Level of travel may vary over time depending on project and client requirements, but expectation is up to 100% of working time spent travelling per year depending on project location

The induvial should be able to book and arrange all of their own travel and accommodation

Job Info
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Job Title:
Site Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary:
£370 - £400 Per day
Posted:
Jan 30th 2026
Closes:
Mar 2nd 2026
Sector:
Construction
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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