Senior Site Engineer – Civil

Overview

In this role you drive civil construction on large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects in the UK, leading site activities, coordinating with electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards. You’ll mentor subcontractors, manage interfaces, and maintain precise site records to support project delivery and handover. You will work within the M Renewables Division to advance the UK’s clean energy future and align with our sustainability mission.

Pay / Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• On-site accommodation
• Rental car
• Food allowance
• Fuel card

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil construction activities (earthworks, drainage, foundations, concrete works)
• Provide technical oversight of subcontractor works ensuring drawings, specs, tolerances, and methodologies are followed
• Review civil drawings, surveys, specifications, method statements, and technical documentation
• Oversee concrete works including formwork, reinforcement, placement, curing, testing, and inspections
• Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams
• Lead and support QA/QC inspections, ITPs, testing, snagging, and close-out
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, progress, plant utilisation, and quantities against programme
• Identify delays and risks; assist in mitigation and recovery planning
• Maintain accurate site records (inspections, measurements, progress, as-built)
• Ensure HSE compliance, RAMS, excavation safety, lifting operations, temporary works, and handover requirements
• Act as civil engineering point of contact for Project and Construction Management teams, subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of civil site engineering or construction experience, preferably in renewables, infrastructure, or large-scale projects
• Experience in Senior Lead Site Engineer or equivalent role
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, trenching, foundations, concrete works, compaction, testing procedures
• Subcontractor management, QA/QC, ITPs, site documentation, construction quality standards
• Understanding of Temporary Works, RAMS, excavation safety, and UK HSE requirements
• Knowledge of construction planning, progress monitoring, and project controls
• Leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and handle fast-paced site environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction/project management software is a plus
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

• leadership
• communication
• coordination
• earthworks
• drainage
• trenching

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