Your new companyYou will be joining a multi-accredited and industry-leading Tier 1 contractor co-delivering a large-scale clean water pipeline in East Anglia. This high-profile and well-respected civil engineering contractor has a strong orderbook and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their delivery team.This is a full-time permanent position based initially in Bury St Edmunds.Your new roleAs Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the day-to-day technical leadership and site management of this large-scale infrastructure programme. You will:Oversee and manage Site Engineers, supporting the Site Agent and Supervisors to ensure smooth daily site operationsDrive exceptional standards in health, safety, environmental management and qualityLead on quality control, ensuring all works meet specifications, regulations and industry standardsProvide technical guidance to resolve engineering challenges and respond to technical queriesMaintain accurate setting out and dimensional control to support the precise delivery of construction activitiesProactively identify and address unexpected technical issues to keep the project on trackChampion continuous improvement, supporting on-time and on-budget project delivery while upholding client expectations.What you'll need to succeedTo excel in this role, you will bring:A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalentMinimum 5 years' experience on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within the water sectorStrong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to lead and support a site-based engineering teamProficiency in Microsoft Office packagesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levelsWillingness to lodge away at sites further afield as and when requiredCSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS and a full UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)Company car or car allowance26 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany pension schemeAnnual discretionary bonusMultiple health and wellbeing benefitsFuel cardSick payLife assuranceEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveProfessional membership fees paidSubsistence allowance (when necessary)Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeingClear pathways for professional growth and career progression with a Tier 1 contractorOpportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship water infrastructure programmes and more.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ