Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Engineer Bristol region
Salary:£40,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance (£5,000)
Highly experienced candidates considered up to £55,000 + Car Allowance
Join a Major Construction Project with Long-Term Career Progression
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected construction business delivering a landmark multi-phase development.
This role offers the chance to work on a significant reinforced concrete project, starting with a complex two-storey basement car park construction and progressing onto a major £125m commercial development already secured as part of the next phase of works. With programmes extending through to 2029, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer seeking long-term project continuity, technical challenge and genuine career development.
The Role
As Senior Site Engineer, you will take ownership of engineering activities on a major reinforced concrete package, ensuring quality, safety and programme objectives are achieved.
The current phase includes:
Secant piling works
Two-storey deep basement construction
Tension pile installation
Under-slab drainage and concrete thickenings
Reinforced concrete frame construction
Six stair and lift cores
Internal masonry, drylining, M&E installations and finishes
You will spend approximately 75% of your time on site and 25% in the office, maintaining a strong presence at the work face and driving engineering excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Establishing and maintaining line and level control across the project.
Carrying out as-built surveys and producing overlays to support planning and programme management.
Leading quality assurance inspections and pre-pour sign-off processes.
Reviewing and checking works completed by the RC subcontractor.
Managing Permit to Dig processes and ensuring compliance.
Proactively identifying, raising and closing safety concerns on site.
Liaising closely with Site Managers and Project Managers to drive programme performance.
Reviewing design information and ensuring technical queries (RFIs) are raised and resolved promptly.
Supporting project delivery through engineering expertise, coordination and technical leadership.
Assisting with programme management and site supervision activities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major construction projects.
Strong reinforced concrete (RC) experience.
Excellent understanding of reinforced concrete construction methodologies.
The ability to read, interpret and check reinforcement bending schedules.
Experience with setting out, surveying and QA procedures.
Strong technical, communication and problem-solving skills.
A proactive approach to safety, quality and programme delivery.
Competence using surveying equipment and engineering software.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
Up to £55,000 for highly experienced candidates.
Car allowance of approximately £5,000.
Opportunity to work on a landmark multi-phase development.
Long-term project pipeline secured through to 2029.
Exposure to complex RC and basement construction.
Excellent career progression opportunities.
Stable and supportive working environment.
Opportunity to play a key role in projects valued in excess of £125m.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Site Engineer with strong reinforced concrete expertise and are looking for your next challenge on a major construction project apply here or call Sam @ Options for more information (phone number removed).
Reference ID: INDBRSTL24.