Teamforce Labour Limited
Senior Site Engineer
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Senior Site Engineer - Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4
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This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering contractors, working on large-scale infrastructure schemes.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced engineering professional with a strong background in heavy civils, infrastructure and setting out, who can lead engineering activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out accurate setting out using GPS, Total Station, and surveying equipment.
- Establish, maintain, and verify survey control across the project.
- Complete as-built surveys and maintain accurate engineering records.
- Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and design requirements.
- Monitor and maintain quality assurance procedures, inspections, and documentation.
- Identify and resolve engineering issues, technical queries, and design discrepancies.
- Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors, and design teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Mentor and support Site Engineers and junior engineering staff.
- Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
- Assist with planning engineering activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within specification.
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Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer, or an experienced Site Engineer ready to progress into a senior role.
- Extensive setting out experience on Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Heavy Civils projects.
- Experience delivering earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, highways, and utility works.
- Competence using Leica, Trimble, or equivalent surveying equipment.
- Strong understanding of QA procedures, inspections, and as-built documentation.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting the wider site management team.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- SMSTS is desirable but not essential.
- An up-to-date CV.
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What We Offer
- Long-term work on major UK Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive project team.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Teamforce Labour is an equal opportunities employer.
All applications will be considered based solely on merit, skills, and experience, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
About Us
Teamforce Labour is a trusted and accredited supplier of skilled personnel to the Rail, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, and Construction sectors across the UK. We pride ourselves on supplying high-quality, safety-critical, and skilled professionals to some of the country's largest and most prestigious projects.
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