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Senior Engineer – Leeds
I am currently recruiting for a leading infrastructure services provider and become part of their growing Aviation business unit. In this role my client are seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects at Leeds Bradford Airport, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards for successful project outcomes.
Position Summary:
The Senior Site Engineer will play a critical role in overseeing and executing civil engineering works, managing site activities, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with Site Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards for all activities.
• Interpret and review project drawings and specifications accurately.
• Perform setting out and surveying duties on-site.
• Supervise and manage site works, including overseeing labour, plant, and subcontractors.
• Maintain detailed records of site activities, including comprehensive site diaries.
• Manage material orders and ensure timely delivery to support project progress.
• Prepare daily and weekly work plans, assist with Risk Assessments, Work Package Plans, and Inspection Test Plans.
• Oversee the performance and coordination of subcontractors and site engineers as required.
Requirements:
• Experience: Extensive experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer, with a strong background in aviation projects and frameworks.
• Education: Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering.
• Skills:
• Expertise in setting out and surveying.
• Demonstrated success in delivering Airfield works projects.
• Knowledge of civil Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) systems.
• Certifications:
• Ability to obtain an Airside Pass (requires Basic Disclosure Certificate).
• DfT-recognized General Security Awareness Training.
• Five-year checkable work history (necessary for security clearance).
• License: Clean UK driving license.
If you have a proven track record in civil engineering and are excited by the prospect of working within the dynamic aviation sector, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to impactful projects at Leeds Bradford Airport. For more information on this role please contact Jack Burton on or via email on
