Site Engineer

Role: Site Engineer
Rate: £400-425/day CIS (DOE)
Location: South Dorset
Length of Contract: 12 months minimum

Interested in working across multiple infrastructure sites where your engineering knowledge can directly influence delivery, safety, and quality?
Our client is looking for a Site Engineer to support Transmission and Distribution projects across the South Dorset region. This role requires someone from a civil engineering background who understands electrical substation environments and can confidently work across multiple live sites while supporting project teams through construction challenges and site changes.

Job Role

As Site Engineer you will be responsible for setting out and surveying works using Leica GPS and total stations, measuring subcontractor works, reviewing designs for constructability issues, and supporting site teams with sequencing and coordination throughout the construction phase. The role will also involve identifying clashes, supporting Temporary Works discussions, assisting subcontractors with design-related queries, and signing off quality documentation in line with project ITPs. Strong communication and collaboration with site managers, PMs, and subcontractors will be key throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

·Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering projects - ideally Substation environments
·Understanding of electrical substation environments and associated safety requirements
·Strong experience using Leica GPS and total stations
·Ability to review technical drawings and identify constructability issues
·Experience supporting construction sequencing and programme coordination
·Knowledge of Temporary Works processes and coordination
·Confident communicator able to work closely with subcontractors, site managers, and PMs
·Strong quality assurance experience including ITP documentation sign-off
·Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between multiple sites within a 2-hour radius of Chickerell
 
This is an immediate requirement where we are carrying out Teams interviews on short notice. To be considered please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed).