Lead Site Engineer - Digital Construction & Field Technology

NOTE: Visa Sponsorship is NOT possible.

This is a senior site-based position for an experienced construction professional who is comfortable taking responsibility for people, quality and day-to-day site delivery.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience on large-scale or complex construction projects , including those from site engineering, field engineering, surveying, construction engineering or similar backgrounds .

You should be confident reading construction drawings , coordinating with site teams and communicating directly with clients. Experience with digital construction technology is valuable, but you don't need to know the specific technology used in this role — full training will be provided.

The Opportunity

You'll take a leading role on a major construction project, coordinating a small team of engineers while working directly with the client and wider project team.

Alongside leading the team, you'll remain hands-on in the field — monitoring progress, carrying out quality inspections and using advanced digital technology to capture accurate project information.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced site engineer or field-based construction professional who wants to step into a leadership position while developing expertise in the latest digital construction technology .

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers.
• Ensure work is completed to required quality, accuracy and delivery standards .
• Carry out regular site inspections and monitor construction progress.
• Use digital tools and 3D project information to capture and verify work on site .
• Review quality issues with the project team and help drive them through to resolution.
• Attend regular coordination meetings with the client and communicate project findings and progress.
• Coach and support junior engineers and help maintain consistent site standards.
• Identify risks, issues or blockers and escalate them appropriately.
• Act as a key link between the site team, engineering team and client .

What We're Looking For

• Experience working on large-scale or complex construction projects .
• Previous experience leading, supervising or coordinating engineers or other site personnel .
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and site workflows .
• Background in site engineering, field engineering, surveying, construction engineering or a related discipline .
• Confident communicating with contractors, engineers, project managers and client stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable adopting new digital tools, 3D technology and technology-led workflows .
• Good Microsoft Office / general IT skills.

Experience with BIM, surveying, reality capture or other digital construction technologies is advantageous, Training will be provided on the tech we use.