Kier Group
Site Engineer
Site Engineer at Kier Group, based in Ipswich, East of England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Ipswich, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Site Manager
- CSCS card
- DBS check
Reference vacancies/9379925-site-engineer
About the role
Are you ready to make a significant impact on a major infrastructure project? We’re looking for a Site Engineer to join our dynamic Sizewell C Project team in beautiful Suffolk!
Location & HoursLocation: Sizewell C Project, Suffolk
Hours: Typically 45 hours per week (flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us).
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your RoleAs a Site Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing setting out, engineering control, and technical support for construction activities. Your expertise will help ensure that our work is delivered accurately, safely, and in line with design, programme, quality, and nuclear safety requirements. You’ll be supporting the Section Engineer and Sub-Agent, making this a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a project that truly matters.
Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
- Provide and maintain setting out and dimensional control for site operations, ensuring works are constructed within specified tolerances.
- Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and accurate survey records.
- Support engineering control of construction activities, including addressing technical queries and implementing temporary works.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and permit requirements at all times.
- Maintain accurate as-built, survey, and setting-out records in line with agreed quality systems.
This role is perfect for you if:
- You hold a degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
- You have relevant experience in civil engineering works, including setting out, and possess a CSCS card.
- You are proficient with survey equipment, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
- You can communicate effectively and work collaboratively with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and the wider site workforce.
- You have experience in highly regulated or safety-critical environments, with a strong attention to accuracy and documentation.
Would you like to work with a friendly and dedicated team? If so, we want to hear from you!
Rewards and BenefitsWe’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!
Diversity and InclusionAt Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Pre-Employment ChecksDue to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.
We look forward to seeing your application and welcoming you to our team! #joinkier #LI-PS1
Reference: vacancies/9379925-site-engineer · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via Kier Group
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