We're looking for a Senior Site Engineer to support a major, highly regulated nuclear‑licensed infrastructure programme. This is a long‑term, technically complex environment with demanding quality, assurance, and compliance expectations. It suits someone who is confident taking ownership of engineering control, leading junior engineers, and maintaining absolute accuracy across heavy civils works.
You'll be involved in large‑scale earthworks, deep excavations, reinforced concrete structures, marine‑adjacent works, utilities, and significant temporary works. The role requires a strong grasp of nuclear‑grade documentation, rigorous record‑keeping, and the ability to work within a controlled framework where buildability, sequencing, and technical assurance are central to delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead engineering control across allocated civils packages, ensuring precise setting‑out and quality compliance
Review drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, identifying clashes and buildability issues early
Manage ITPs, QA records, permits, and assurance documentation to nuclear‑grade standards
Coordinate with designers, temporary works, and construction teams to maintain technical accuracy
Mentor and support junior engineers, ensuring consistent standards across the team
Drive problem‑solving, sequencing, and technical solutions on complex civils works
Support progress reporting, interface management, and stakeholder communicationIdeal background
Civil engineering degree or equivalent
Strong experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on major civils or infrastructure schemes
Excellent understanding of temporary works, QA, and engineering control
Comfortable working within highly regulated environments with strict assurance processes
Able to challenge design, propose practical solutions, and maintain high technical standards
Confident leading engineering teams and managing subcontractor coordinationThis role offers long‑term stability, technical depth, and the chance to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programme with complex engineering challenges and clear progression into management.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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