Senior Site Engineer

# Senior Site Engineer - Uxbridge Moor Substation National Grid Energy Project

Search Recruitment Group is currently supporting the recruitment of a Senior Site Engineer to work on the Uxbridge Moor Substation project as part of National Grid's wider transmission infrastructure upgrade programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK energy infrastructure project delivering critical transmission and substation works within the power and utilities sector.

The Uxbridge Moor project forms part of National Grid's long-term investment in strengthening the UK electricity transmission network and will involve significant civils, utilities, and substation infrastructure packages within a live HV environment.

The role will support the delivery of:

Substation civil engineering packages
HV infrastructure and utility works
Earthworks, drainage, ducting, and reinforced concrete works
Cable route and associated infrastructure installations
Temporary Works and enabling works packages

As Senior Site Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance
Support planning and coordination of Temporary Works activities
Manage site engineering and setting out activities
Ensure construction works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, and project requirements
Liaise with subcontractors, site teams, designers, and client representatives
Prepare and implement RAMS and safe systems of work
Maintain accurate site documentation, records, and progress reporting
Monitor construction quality and ensure compliance with project standards
Support project delivery teams in achieving programme milestones and operational targets

Candidate Requirements

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within:

Major civil engineering and infrastructure projects
National Grid or HV substation environments
Utilities, transmission, or energy projects
Temporary Works, RAMS, and ITPs
Earthworks, drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete, and utility infrastructure
Setting out and engineering delivery within live construction environments

Suitable backgrounds may include:

Senior Site Engineer
Site Engineer
Section Engineer
Civil Engineer
Sub Agent

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive package
Annual bonus and salary review
Long-term secured work on major UK energy infrastructure projects
Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development
Opportunity to work on nationally significant transmission and substation schemes

For a confidential discussion or further information, please get in touch directly.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.