Site Engineer

Venesky-Brown Recruitment is looking to speak with experienced Site Engineers interested in joining STRABAG on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk, with an anticipated start date of 11 January 2027.
 
The role will involve supporting major civil engineering operations within the project’s Temporary Construction Area (TCA), with particular involvement in heavy piling, jetty construction and associated infrastructure works.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong, hands-on engineer who enjoys being involved in complex construction activities and working closely with site delivery teams.
Engineers already working on Sizewell C, or with previous experience on major UK infrastructure projects, are particularly encouraged to apply.
 
What You’ll Be Doing

• Undertaking setting out and surveying for heavy piling, jetty construction and associated civil engineering activities.
• Supporting piling operations, including positional checks, levels, alignments and installation records.
• Providing technical engineering support to construction managers, supervisors and specialist subcontractors.
• Setting out works accurately using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and associated surveying equipment.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining as-built surveys, inspection records and quality assurance documentation.
• Supporting Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality checks and engineering inspections.
• Identifying and resolving technical queries to support safe and efficient construction.
• Working collaboratively with construction and design teams to maintain progress and quality standards.

What We’re Looking For
Essential:

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting out and surveying experience.
• Experience in heavy civils, piling, marine construction or associated structural works.
• Competence using Total Stations and GPS/GNSS surveying equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Relevant Civil Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, degree or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS White Card with the appropriate Managers and Professionals (MAPS) health and safety test.
• Ability to successfully complete BPSS security vetting prior to mobilisation.
• Strong technical, communication and organisational skills.

Particularly Interested in Engineers With:

• Current or previous experience working on Sizewell C.
• Heavy piling, marine infrastructure or jetty construction experience.
• Backgrounds in large-scale energy, nuclear, highways, ports or coastal infrastructure.
• Experience working with Tier 1 civil engineering contractors.
• Strong quality assurance and as-built documentation experience.

The Opportunity

• Circa £425–£475 per day, dependent on experience.
• Umbrella engagement, Inside IR35.
• Anticipated start: 11 January 2027.
• Site-based position at Sizewell C, Suffolk.
• Opportunity to work with STRABAG on a nationally significant infrastructure project.
• Specialist engineering work involving heavy piling and jetty construction.

Interested?
Whether you’re currently working on Sizewell C and considering your next opportunity, or you’re an experienced engineer looking to join the project in January, we’d welcome a conversation.
 
Apply with your latest CV, including details of your setting out experience, relevant projects and current availability.
All applicants must meet the CSCS/MAPS requirements and be eligible to successfully complete BPSS vetting.
 
Venesky-Brown Recruitment – Supporting the Delivery of Major UK Infrastructure Projects.