Senior Site Engineer

Senior Engineer – Regional Main Contractor (Steel Frame Warehouses) Location: East Anglia / Ipswich Salary: Up to £75,000 Company Truck or Car Allowance Pension Healthcare Bonus About the Company Our client is a regional self-delivery main contractor with a strong reputation for quality, technical excellence, and repeat business in the industrial and logistics sector. With over 7 million sq ft of new-build warehouse and distribution projects in the pipeline, they deliver fast-track steel frame schemes ranging from £10m to £80m across the UK. Due to continued growth and multiple new project awards, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join their delivery team on large-scale steel frame warehouse developments. The Role As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a key role in managing and delivering complex new-build industrial projects from early groundwork stages through to steel erection, envelope, and internal fit-out. Working as part of an experienced site team, you’ll oversee all engineering, quality, and technical elements of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and to programme. Key Responsibilities * Lead all engineering activities across multiple major new-build steel frame warehouse projects. * Manage setting out, dimensional control, and verification for foundations, holding-down bolts, and structural frames. * Review drawings and technical documents to identify discrepancies and ensure buildability. * Supervise and coordinate subcontractors including groundworks, steel, cladding, and civils packages. * Oversee the erection of steel frames, ensuring compliance with structural tolerances and safety standards. * Implement and monitor quality control procedures and ensure accurate record keeping and as-built documentation. * Liaise with design teams and consultants to resolve technical queries and manage design changes. * Ensure compliance with all HSEQ requirements, promoting a positive safety culture on site. * Track progress against programme and report updates to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager. * Mentor and support site engineers and junior staff to maintain strong technical standards. * Represent the company in meetings with clients, consultants, and stakeholders. About You * Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. * Proven experience working for a main contractor on new-build industrial / warehouse or steel frame projects. * Strong understanding of setting out, structural steel erection, and civils works. * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach. * SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications preferred. * Full UK driving licence required. What’s on Offer * Basic Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE) * Package: Company truck or car allowance, pension, private healthcare, and discretionary annual bonus * Career Path: Excellent long-term progression within a growing regional contractor with a secured workload well into 2029 and beyond. Apply Now: If you’re a motivated Senior Engineer looking to join a respected regional main contractor delivering landmark industrial projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us in confidence for more information. Keywords - Senior Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, Senior Setting out Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Site Engineer, Lead Site Engineer

Location: Needham Market, Suffolk, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025