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Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to lead delivery on a range of civil energy projects across South Wales, including renewables, grid infrastructure, and energy-from-waste schemes. This is a key role for a driven professional ready to take ownership on site. Responsibilities As a Senior Site Engineer, you will: Lead engineering activities across active civil energy project sites in South Wales, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification. Set out structural, earthworks, and drainage elements using total station and GPS equipment; verify and manage survey records. Manage subcontractors, direct labour, and plant resources on a day-to-day basis, coordinating with the project manager and commercial team. Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and method statements; issue RFIs and manage design queries with engineers and consultants. Produce daily site diaries, material records, and construction quality plans; oversee inspection and test plan (ITP) sign-off. Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance; conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and near-miss reporting. Mentor junior engineers and apprentices, supporting their technical development. Liaise directly with clients, stakeholders, and utility providers on site access, programme updates, and issue resolution. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: A degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); working towards or holding MICE / ICE Technician status is advantageous. Previous site engineering experience in civil or ground engineering, with demonstrable exposure to energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects. Proven setting-out skills with Trimble or Leica total station; GPS machine control experience is desirable. A strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and early warning/compensation event processes. SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS as a minimum A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across South Wales and the wider region as required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while leading small site teams.

Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager with a passion for complex, highimpact infrastructure? We're working with a leading contractor delivering major maritime and dock projects under an established framework and we're looking for a driven PM to join the team. The Opportunity This is your chance to take ownership of technically challenging projects within a secure, long-term framework environment. You'll be leading the delivery of maritime and dock infrastructure schemes from quayside upgrades and berth construction to coastal protection and port development working with a collaborative, specialist team and a well-resourced client programme. With a major framework already in place, you can focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional projects, not chasing work. What You'll Be Doing Leading end-to-end delivery of maritime and dock infrastructure projects, from pre-construction through to handover Managing multidisciplinary project teams Owning project programmes, budgets, and risk registers keeping delivery on time and on budget Maintaining strong client relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle Ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations, environmental requirements, and marine safety legislation Driving quality, safety, and sustainability across all project activities What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Project Manager on civil engineering schemes, Strong commercial acumen with experience managing NEC or similar contracts Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (HND considered with strong experience) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Knowledge of marine/coastal working constraints and relevant health & safety legislation Chartership (ICE, CIOB or equivalent) is desirable but not essential