Senior Site Engineer
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£45k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Engineer on behalf of a long-standing civil engineering main contractor to help deliver schemes across the North East
The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years
Duties as Senior Engineer:
* Provide leadership, support and development to site teams, promoting high standards of performance and delivery.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of project plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Waste Management Plans.
* Maintain accurate, robust and comprehensive site records, including site diaries, labour allocations and progress documentation.
* Ensure supply chain partners remain fully compliant with framework requirements, company procedures and management plans.
* Champion a positive safety culture, driving continuous improvement and supporting the achievement of Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and RIDDOR incidents.
* Maintain strong commercial awareness, challenging project scope where appropriate and identifying the most efficient delivery solutions.
* Collaborate closely with Site Agents and Senior Agents to ensure projects are adequately resourced with competent and skilled personnel.
* Deliver accurate and consistent reporting of project performance, including SHE metrics, programme progress, costs and change management.
* Proactively identify project risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation measures to minimise impact.
Experience Required as Senior Engineer:
* Must have proven experience working as Site Engineer / Section Engineer on civil engineering projects (£5m+).
* Must have full knowledge with: Water, Treatment Plants, Concrete, Foundations and RC Framework
* Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary of up to £52,000 (DOE) plus generous package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years
Duties as Senior Engineer:
* Provide leadership, support and development to site teams, promoting high standards of performance and delivery.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of project plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Waste Management Plans.
* Maintain accurate, robust and comprehensive site records, including site diaries, labour allocations and progress documentation.
* Ensure supply chain partners remain fully compliant with framework requirements, company procedures and management plans.
* Champion a positive safety culture, driving continuous improvement and supporting the achievement of Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and RIDDOR incidents.
* Maintain strong commercial awareness, challenging project scope where appropriate and identifying the most efficient delivery solutions.
* Collaborate closely with Site Agents and Senior Agents to ensure projects are adequately resourced with competent and skilled personnel.
* Deliver accurate and consistent reporting of project performance, including SHE metrics, programme progress, costs and change management.
* Proactively identify project risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation measures to minimise impact.
Experience Required as Senior Engineer:
* Must have proven experience working as Site Engineer / Section Engineer on civil engineering projects (£5m+).
* Must have full knowledge with: Water, Treatment Plants, Concrete, Foundations and RC Framework
* Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary of up to £52,000 (DOE) plus generous package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
Reference: 225240860
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113400500
Senior Site Engineer
Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£45k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Engineer on behalf of a long-standing civil engineering main contractor to help deliver schemes across the North East
The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years
Duties as Senior Engineer:
* Provide leadership, support and development to site teams, promoting high standards of performance and delivery.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of project plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Waste Management Plans.
* Maintain accurate, robust and comprehensive site records, including site diaries, labour allocations and progress documentation.
* Ensure supply chain partners remain fully compliant with framework requirements, company procedures and management plans.
* Champion a positive safety culture, driving continuous improvement and supporting the achievement of Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and RIDDOR incidents.
* Maintain strong commercial awareness, challenging project scope where appropriate and identifying the most efficient delivery solutions.
* Collaborate closely with Site Agents and Senior Agents to ensure projects are adequately resourced with competent and skilled personnel.
* Deliver accurate and consistent reporting of project performance, including SHE metrics, programme progress, costs and change management.
* Proactively identify project risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation measures to minimise impact.
Experience Required as Senior Engineer:
* Must have proven experience working as Site Engineer / Section Engineer on civil engineering projects (£5m+).
* Must have full knowledge with: Water, Treatment Plants, Concrete, Foundations and RC Framework
* Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary of up to £52,000 (DOE) plus generous package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years
Duties as Senior Engineer:
* Provide leadership, support and development to site teams, promoting high standards of performance and delivery.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of project plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Waste Management Plans.
* Maintain accurate, robust and comprehensive site records, including site diaries, labour allocations and progress documentation.
* Ensure supply chain partners remain fully compliant with framework requirements, company procedures and management plans.
* Champion a positive safety culture, driving continuous improvement and supporting the achievement of Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and RIDDOR incidents.
* Maintain strong commercial awareness, challenging project scope where appropriate and identifying the most efficient delivery solutions.
* Collaborate closely with Site Agents and Senior Agents to ensure projects are adequately resourced with competent and skilled personnel.
* Deliver accurate and consistent reporting of project performance, including SHE metrics, programme progress, costs and change management.
* Proactively identify project risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation measures to minimise impact.
Experience Required as Senior Engineer:
* Must have proven experience working as Site Engineer / Section Engineer on civil engineering projects (£5m+).
* Must have full knowledge with: Water, Treatment Plants, Concrete, Foundations and RC Framework
* Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary of up to £52,000 (DOE) plus generous package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
Reference: 225240860
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