Senior Site Engineer

Main Purpose of the Job: Lead multiple workfronts of ground engineering works, achieving safety, quality, contract performance and programme outcomes; drive commercial value and NEC4 compliance; mentor engineers and manage stakeholders. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: * Technical & Site Ops: Lead resource allocation for ground engineering works; resolve technical issues; drive close-out of non-conformities; assure ITPs/RAMS/permit compliance. * Safety: Lead investigations and root-cause; provide visible safety leadership; trend recurring issues. * Site Briefings: Set/approve briefing content across fronts; deliver client/stakeholder briefings; audit briefing quality/records. * Procurement: Define workface procurement plans; hire vs buy decisions; manage subcontractor performance/variations. * Quality: Own QA plan for D-Wall/soil mixing scope; ensure ITP coverage/hold points; close NCRs; data-driven QA reporting; meet client/third-party hold points. * Productivity: Benchmark/analyse rates for wall panels and soil mixing; remove systemic constraints; lead weekly productivity reviews; track outcomes. * Programme: Own detailed sequencing; manage total/free/terminal float; run critical path checks; lead delay analysis; agree recovery resequencing with PM. * Commercial: Lead EWs/NCEs/CEs preparation; manage cost/value trends; contribute forecast and earned value. * Contractual (NEC4 Option 4 – Alliance): Ensure rigorous compliance; lead change documentation/responses; brief team on obligations; secure timely programme acceptance updates. * Leadership & Attitude: Coach/mentor engineers; conduct difficult conversations; manage performance and disciplinary matters up to formal warnings; strong stakeholder interface with all support teams. * Other (standardisation & versatility): Responsibilities are guidelines to standardise expectations across multidisciplinary projects. Tasks may flex up/down or across teams (operations, technical, commercial, procurement, quality, safety, logistics, etc.) depending on project needs; maintain a proactive, solution-focused attitude. Works may occasionally require weekend or night shifts, so a rotation system may be expected in line with project requirements. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required: * Experience: Typically 5-8 years in senior leadership of work fronts is preferred, but not essential. * Education: Degree in Civil/Geotechnical; IEng/CEng desirable. * Certifications & Tickets: CSCS (required); SMSTS; AP Course (preferred/advantageous); Incident Investigation training; NEC4 accreditation (preferred). * Technical Competence: Advanced D-Wall/soil mixing/grouting; de-risking and rapid issue resolution. * Programme/Commercial/Contractual: Terminal float/critical path mastery; delay analysis; negotiation on CEs; forecasting inputs; strong NEC4 processes. * Tools & Systems: P6 (intermediate–advanced), MS Project (advanced), Excel (advanced dashboards/CVR inputs), Word (advanced), PowerPoint (advanced), AutoCAD (intermediate), Cemar (advanced). * Behaviours: Calm, decisive, fair; constructive challenge; proactive stakeholder management. Physical Working Environment: Site Based – Sizewell C (MCA, TCA ACA)