Senior Engineer

Job Description

Senior Site Engineer (Contract) Newmarket / Cambridgeshire

Groundworks Foundations Ducting Car Parks Infrastructure

A respected regional civil engineering & groundworks contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to support a busy programme of works across Newmarket and the wider Cambridgeshire area. This suits someone who can take ownership of engineering delivery, maintain tight QA control, and keep fast-moving civils packages running smoothly.

Key ResponsibilitiesSetting Out & Engineering
  • Setting out for foundations, ducting, drainage, car parks, utilities, roads and general infrastructure

  • Managing levels, grids, control points and as-built surveys

  • Interpreting drawings, specifications and digital models

  • Maintaining accurate engineering records across all work fronts

Quality Assurance
  • Completing ITPs, check sheets and QA documentation

  • Ensuring works meet specification, tolerances and client requirements

  • Supporting close-out of NCRs and maintaining quality records

  • Monitoring workmanship and ensuring compliance with design standards

Coordination & Leadership
  • Working closely with Site & Project Managers on sequencing and planning

  • Guiding junior engineers and supervising subcontractors

  • Liaising with designers, commercial teams and client representatives

  • Supporting technical problem-solving and offering engineering solutions

Compliance & Safety
  • Ensuring works are delivered in line with CDM and company procedures

  • Contributing to RAMS and method statements

  • Promoting safe working practices across site

About You
  • Strong background in groundworks and civil engineering

  • Experience across foundations, ducting, drainage and infrastructure

  • Confident with TS, GPS, AutoCAD and modern surveying equipment

  • Solid understanding of QA processes and documentation

  • Able to work independently while supporting the wider site team

  • Comfortable leading junior engineers and representing the contractor professionally

Contract Details
  • Contract position Ltd, CIS or Umbrella (status dependent)

  • Competitive day rate

  • Ongoing pipeline of work across East Anglia & the South East

  • Immediate or near-immediate start available


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Job Overview

ID:

2507560

Date Posted:

Posted 9 hours ago

Expiration Date:

21/07/2026

Location:

Newmarket

Salary:

Competitive

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