Site Engineer - Construction

• Full-time
• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Region:
  South West UK

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

We are seeking a driven and analytical Site Engineer – Construction Performance to support installation planning, production monitoring and performance optimisation on a major Nuclear project in Bridgewater.

This role sits between Site Engineering and Construction Management, ensuring daily works are technically ready, performance is measured accurately, and blockers are proactively resolved.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Coordination

• Build and validate the Shift S+1 Installation Plan
• Lead Shift Validation and Kick-Off meetings
• Contribute to 16 Week Look Ahead (16
  
  WLA) planning

Confirm readiness against:

• Approved workpacks
• Workforce capacity
• Building/access constraints
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor installation progress
• Identify and resolve blockers (access, design queries, materials, labour)
• Interface with Site Engineering and Design teams to resolve field issues
• Ensure works align with the validated shift plan

Performance & Reporting

• Track planned vs actual daily production
• Analyse lost time and recurring constraints
• Categorise internal vs external blockers and escalated systemic issues
• Support QS with documentation of external stoppages
• Lead the Onsite Construction Monthly Progress Report

Required Skills:

• Experience in site engineering, production control or construction performance
• Strong understanding of installation sequencing and site execution
• Analytical mindset with confidence interpreting performance data
• Able to influence and challenge site teams constructively
• Experience with in large-scale infrastructure, energy or nuclear projects desirable

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or equivalent
  military experience
• Nuclear, energy, or infrastructure experience
• Scheduling software (Primavera, Asta, MS Project)
• Safety or project management qualifications

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected .

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.