Site Engineer

Location: Seaham, UK – Site Based. Occasional travel may be required.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Project: HVDC Cable Installation / Transmission Infrastructure
Reports To: Site Manager / Construction Manager Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable installation works on major UK transmission infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will provide engineering support to site construction activities, ensuring that HVDC cable installation works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and project requirements.
Experience working on HVDC cable installation projects is highly desirable, with a strong understanding of construction engineering, cable installation activities, temporary works, and site quality requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for HVDC cable installation and associated civil works.
• Survey cable routes, joint bays, ducts, trenches, access roads, compounds, and other associated infrastructure.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, construction methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved designs, method statements, risk assessments, and ITPs.
• Work closely with the Site Manager, Construction Manager, supervisors, subcontractors, surveyors, and design teams.
• Monitor cable installation activities, including cable pulling, handling, laying, joint bay preparation, duct installation, cable protection, and reinstatement where applicable.
• Undertake site inspections and dimensional checks and ensure works are constructed to the required tolerances.
• Assist with resolving technical issues and raise RFIs where clarification from the design team is required.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection documentation, and engineering reports.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections and testing.
• Monitor subcontractor works and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with progress measurement and reporting.
• Support the preparation and review of construction documentation.
• Ensure all engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with UK health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements whilst promoting strong safety culture.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in site engineering/construction,
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualifications and experience.
• Experience working on UK construction sites and familiarity with UK construction standards and practices.
• Strong understanding of site quality, inspection, surveying, and construction control processes.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements within major construction projects.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, power transmission, cable installation, or similar construction projects.
• Experience with cable trenches, joint bays, ducting, access roads, excavations, reinstatement, and associated civil works.
• Experience using surveying equipment and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Relevant CSCS, ECS, or equivalent site qualification.
• SMSTS, SSSTS or similar construction management qualifications.
• Experience working under FIDIC contracts would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong technical and engineering judgement.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and site operations.
• Ability to identify and resolve engineering issues proactively.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary site team.

Personal Attributes

• Safety-focused and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Practical and solution oriented.
• Professional and reliable.
• Confident communicating with subcontractors, supervisors, engineers, and management.
• Willing to work in a demanding site environment and travel as required.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major UK HVDC transmission infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term project opportunities.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working within a technically challenging and high-profile energy infrastructure environment.

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a Site Engineer with 2+ years of relevant construction experience and Temporary Works Coordinator experience. Experience working on HVDC cable installation, transmission infrastructure, or other major utility projects would be advantageous.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant construction, utilities, transmission, or infrastructure experience who can demonstrate transferable engineering skills.

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