Site Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- My clients are a leading building and civil engineering contractor with over 85 years’ of experience in the industry. As a nationwide business, they have over 600 employees operating from various offices and site bases. With over 50 sites across the UK contracts range from £6m to £250m.
- As a Site Engineer, this involves daily inspections of the quality of work completed on-site, but that's just the beginning. Working closely with the site team, you'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvements that keep the project on track, both in terms of timeline and budget. By doing so, you'll help ensure that our customers' expectations are not only met, but exceeded, and that our activities are aligned with industry standards.
- In addition to your inspection duties, you'll be expected to take a proactive approach to problem-solving and to communicate effectively with other team members. Your contributions will be critical to the overall success of the project, and your expertise will be relied upon to make informed decisions that help the company achieve their goals.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £36,000.00-£46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Loughborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Engineer roles across Quest Personnel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £46,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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