Senior Site Engineer

Matchtech · Suffolk, England

Senior Site Engineer at Matchtech, based in Suffolk, England, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£60,000 per annum
Location
Suffolk, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
16 Sep 2026
Sector
Warehouse Logistics

About 23% above the going rate for warehouse logistics

Reference 605010

About the role

Senior Site Engineer

A leading delivery organisation within the UK power transmission and distribution sector is looking for a Senior Civil / Site Engineer to join their team on long-term, high-profile infrastructure programmes. You'll support the successful and safe delivery of civil works across live T&D environments, helping strengthen the resilience and security of the UK energy network.

This position is an office based role and looking for someone to lead a team of two (Site Engineers).

What you'll be doing

  • Championing HSE best practice and ensuring consistent standards on site
  • Supporting temporary works planning and coordination (including design input and implementation)
  • Maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain
  • Advising engineering teams on setting out, methods, sequencing, and constructability
  • Reviewing drawings/specs and ensuring information is correct and buildable before works proceed
  • Coordinating with supervisors/foremen to ensure clarity of scope, constraints, and latest revisions
  • Managing the selection and requisition of materials, plant, and equipment in line with programme needs
  • Producing and reviewing RAMS, work packs and associated permits / controls
  • Keeping accurate site records/diaries, including changes, instructions, and key decisions
  • Ensuring ITPs are in place and completed correctly (incl. dimensional checks and quality records)

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Civil Engineering with 8-10 years experience (from Graduation)
  • Heavy Civil experience - previously worked within the Water, Rail, highways, Power T&D and Nuclear industry
  • Strong background delivering civil engineering / construction works in a site-based capacity
  • Proven experience with ITPs, RAMS
  • Temporary works Coordinator
  • Good working knowledge of UK H&S / environmental legislation and construction compliance
  • Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders from site teams through to client/engineering functions
  • Able to implement and manage safe systems of work and maintain quality throughout delivery

Benefits:

  • Paying up to £70,000 per annum plus 10% Annual bonus
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance of £7k
  • Enhanced pension and life assurance
  • Health & well being benefits
  • Generous holiday allowance (with the option to purchase additional leave)
  • Ongoing professional development and support towards progression

If you're a Senior Site Engineer looking for a stable permanent role on major UK energy infrastructure, apply to discuss details.

Reference: 605010 · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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