Senior Site Engineer

9331
London & South East
Contract

Senior Site Engineer – Construction – RAF Brize Norton

Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
Position: Senior Site Engineer
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Construction / Infrastructure / Defence
Clearance Required: Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Allowances


About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Site Engineer to join our team on a major construction and infrastructure project at RAF Brize Norton—the Royal Air Force's largest station and a key strategic site in the UK defence network.

As a Senior Site Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions on a secure and complex site. You will oversee site operations, manage subcontractors, ensure compliance with health & safety standards, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead day-to-day site engineering operations and ensure work is delivered to design, spec, and programme.

  • Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring adherence to quality and HSE standards.

  • Conduct setting out, surveying, and quality checks on site.

  • Liaise with project managers, designers, and the client to resolve technical issues.

  • Maintain accurate site records, reports, and as-built documentation.

  • Champion safe working practices and site compliance.

  • Support junior engineers and promote continuous improvement.


Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on large-scale construction projects (defence, aviation, or secure sites preferred).

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.

  • Strong setting-out, surveying, and site coordination experience.

  • Full understanding of CDM regulations, health & safety, and quality management.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • CSCS card, SMSTS (preferred), and eligible for Security Clearance (SC).