Resident Civil Site Engineer - Substation Projects

Civil Resident Engineer
Location: Vanguard West, Norfolk (PE37 8EG)
Start Date: 17th August 2026
Duration: Until 31st August 2027
Rate: £359.55 per day
Hours: 50 hours per week

Search Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Resident Engineer to join a major transmission infrastructure project at Vanguard West.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional with a strong background in high-voltage substations and the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

The Role:

• Manage the technical aspects of civil construction from design review through to site execution.
• Supervise subcontractors and oversee the daily progress of civil works.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
• Lead all quality activities, including ITPs, inspection records, audits and the management of NCRs.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and logistics.
• Resolve on-site engineering and technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate quality and project documentation.
• Support project planning, engineering control and resource management.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Civil Resident Engineer or similar senior civil engineering role.
• Strong background working on high-voltage substation or transmission projects.
• Experience managing projects through to successful completion and close-out.
• HNC or HND in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS Card or CCNSG Safety Passport.
• IPAF.
• First Aid.
• Manual Handling.
• Good working knowledge of modern construction methods and the Specification for Highway Works (SHW).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other IT systems.

The Role Offers:

• £359.55 per day.
• Outside IR35.
• 50-hour working week.
• Weekly timesheets.
• Long-term contract through to August 2027.
• Opportunity to work on a major UK transmission infrastructure project.

If you're an experienced Civil Resident Engineer with a background in high-voltage substations and transmission projects, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact the Search Recruitment Transmission & Distribution team for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age