McCarthy Recruitment
Senior Site Engineer
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SENIOR SITE ENGINEER
Salary: £65,000 + £7,200 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus + Private Medical
Location: Cardiff
Role: Permanent - Full Time
Major Energy & Infrastructure Projects
Looking for your next challenge as a Senior Site Engineer?
Want to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects whilst building a clear pathway into Site Management, Project Management or Engineering Leadership?
We're partnering with a major UK contractor that is investing heavily in the future of energy and infrastructure. Due to continued project wins, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join their expanding team.
What's in it for you?
- £65,000 salary
- £7,200 car allowance or company vehicle
- 10% annual bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced benefits package
- Secure long-term project pipeline
- Clear progression opportunities
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an experienced Site Engineer ready to take ownership of larger sections of work and provide leadership within a delivery team.
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You'll be responsible for:
- Managing engineering activities on site
- Reviewing drawings and technical information
- Supporting temporary works planning and coordination
- Ensuring quality plans and inspections are completed
- Producing and reviewing RAMS
- Coordinating subcontractors and site operations
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
What We're Looking For
You will ideally have:
- Experience working as a Senior Site Engineer, Site Engineer or Section Engineer
- Strong knowledge of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
- Experience with RAMS, ITPs and quality processes
- Temporary Works awareness
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Backgrounds from infrastructure, utilities, highways, rail, power, renewable energy or major civil engineering projects are all highly desirable.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a business that continues to secure major projects across the UK and offers genuine opportunities for career advancement.
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The Legal Bit:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.
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