Senior Civil Site Engineer. LilyLifestyle

A high‑profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join its delivery team for a major clean water pipeline project in East Anglia. This full‑time permanent position is based in the Cambridgeshire area.

• Oversee and manage Site Engineers, supporting the Site Agent and Supervisors to ensure smooth daily site operations.
• Drive exceptional standards in health, safety, environmental management and quality.
• Lead on quality control, ensuring all works meet specifications, regulations and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and respond to technical queries.
• Maintain accurate setting‑out and dimensional control to support the precise delivery of construction activities.
• Proactively identify and address unexpected technical issues to keep the project on track.
• Champion continuous improvement, supporting on‑time and on‑budget project delivery while upholding client expectations.

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally in the water industry.
• Strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to lead and support a site‑based engineering team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.

• Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience).
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Sick pay.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits.
• Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.).
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work on a major clean water infrastructure project.
• Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier1 contractor.

This contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.