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Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with our client, a leading contractor specialising in civil engineering within major infrastructure sectors, including nuclear, highways, and large-scale projects. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, they are committed to delivering complex engineering solutions that support the UK's infrastructure growth.We are looking to recruit a Senior Engineer for its Sizewell C site.
The Senior Engineer role is vital for ensuring the successful delivery of this exciting project and comes with a competitive salary and other benefits.
If you're a Senior Engineer and are looking to work for a dynamic and progressive organisation, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
As a Senior Engineer, you will:
- Plan, monitor, and manage your section of works, ensuring timely execution.
- Provide accurate setting out and control, maintaining project stations and long-term site accuracy.
- Keep detailed records of progress, setting out, and project disruptions, communicating updates to the team.
- Supervise and mentor site engineers, offering guidance and technical support.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Implement permit-to-dig and hot work permits, conducting safety inspections as required.
- Conduct inspections and ensure work is executed to contract-specified tolerances.
- Maintain as-built records, RFI logs, and quality inspection plans.
- Oversee material usage, site documentation, and waste management plans.
- Manage temporary works, crane operations, and underground service coordination.
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of setting-out instruments.
- Participate in project meetings, contributing technical expertise and problem-solving solutions.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Qualification in Civil Engineering (MEng/BEng/Foundation Degree/BTEC).
- Minimum three years of on-site experience in civil engineering.
- Strong technical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of construction methodologies, safety regulations, and quality control.
Salary and benefits of the Senior Engineer role
- Competitive salary
- 25-day annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects
- Progression opportunities
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
