Overview
Senior Site Engineer Jobs in Leicester Forest East, UK at Kenton Black
Location: Leicester Forest East
Senior Site Engineer – Residential Groundworks & Civil Engineering
Location:
East Midlands
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:
Competitive (DOE) + Company Benefits
About the Company
The client is a well-established residential groundworks and civil engineering contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £80 million.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Site Engineer with a background in residential groundworks and infrastructure to join a growing contractor with a substantial pipeline of work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the engineering and technical delivery of projects, ensuring works are completed accurately, safely, and in line with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all engineering aspects of residential groundworks projects
- Carry out setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, and infrastructure works
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and QA procedures
- Supervise and support Site Engineers and subcontractors on site
- Coordinate with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, and technical teams
- Produce and maintain accurate site records, surveys, and as-built information
- Ensure health & safety standards are maintained across all engineering activities
- Identify and resolve technical issues on site efficiently
- Monitor progress against programme and support delivery targets
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer within residential groundworks or civil engineering
- Strong knowledge of roads, drainage, foundations, and infrastructure works
- Proficient in setting out using GPS and robotic total station equipment
- Experience managing junior engineers and coordinating site activities
- Good understanding of QA procedures and as-built documentation
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- CSCS card required
- Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or similar preferred)
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits
- Opportunity to join an £80m turnover contractor with a strong reputation in the market
- Long-term career progression and development opportunities
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Title: Senior Site Engineer
Company: Kenton Black
Location: Leicester Forest East, UK
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