Site Engineer – Power Infrastructure / T&D Projects (Contract)

Location: Birmingham (Site-Based Role)
Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35)
Job Type: Contract – 6 Months (Rolling – Long-Term Project)
Hours: 50 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

Urgent Requirement – Long-Term Project – Immediate Interviews

This role offers the chance to work on a long-term site-based project, supporting the Site Manager and overseeing construction activities, subcontractors and technical delivery on-site.

The successful Site Engineer will play a key role in setting out, quality assurance, technical coordination and site supervision, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a Site Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager in day-to-day site operations and delivery
• Carrying out setting out, levelling and surveying activities
• Interpreting and working from construction drawings, rebar drawings and schedules
• Verifying subcontractor works and ensuring compliance with design specifications
• Acting as a technical advisor to subcontractors and site teams
• Managing quality assurance processes including ITPs, inspections and documentation
• Maintaining site records, reports, diaries and as-built data
• Managing and coordinating temporary works (TWC responsibilities)
• Supporting RFI and technical query processes
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards (SHEQ)
• Assisting with handover documentation and project close-out

Requirements

To be considered for this Site Engineer role, candidates should have:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Site Engineer within infrastructure or power projects
• Experience within transmission & distribution (T&D) or utilities projects
• Strong experience in setting out, surveying and site engineering activities
• Experience managing subcontractors and site coordination
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and site documentation processes
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Essential:

·         National Grid Person

·         UK Drivers Licence

• CSCS or equivalent safety certification
• SMSTS / SSSTS or IOSH qualification

Desirable:

• Experience working on National Grid or major infrastructure projects
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) experience
• Knowledge of permits, safe systems of work and site compliance processes
• First Aid or additional safety certifications

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract (long-term rolling opportunity)
• Outside IR35
• £400 per day
• Site-based role in Birmingham
• 50 hours per week

Why Apply?

• Work on a major power infrastructure project
• Long-term project offering contract stability
• Opportunity to take a key role in site delivery and coordination
• Strong exposure to T&D and utilities sector projects

This is a high-priority role with immediate start – early applications are strongly encouraged.

If you are a Site Engineer with power or infrastructure experience, this is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term, high-value project in Birmingham.

Apply now to secure your place in the interview process.