Project Engineer / Site Agent

Description:

We're recruiting a Project Engineer / Site Agent to support a major, multi‑year nuclear‑licensed infrastructure programme. This is a technically demanding environment with strict quality, assurance, and compliance requirements, so it suits someone with strong engineering fundamentals and the confidence to manage complex interfaces, heavy civils works, and highly controlled construction processes.

You'll be involved in large‑scale earthworks, deep excavations, reinforced concrete structures, marine‑adjacent works, utilities, and heavy temporary works. The role requires a clear understanding of nuclear‑grade quality expectations, rigorous documentation, and the ability to work within a highly regulated framework where buildability, sequencing, and technical accuracy are critical.

Responsibilities

Lead day‑to‑day delivery of allocated civils packages within a regulated environment
Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements with precision
Coordinate with designers, temporary works, and assurance teams to maintain compliance
Manage permits, RAMS, ITPs, and quality records to nuclear‑grade standards
Support planning, sequencing, and interface management across multiple contractors
Drive buildability, problem‑solving, and technical assurance on complex civils works
Maintain clear communication with commercial, planning, and stakeholder teamsIdeal background

Civil engineering degree or equivalent
Experience as a Project Engineer, Site Agent, or Senior Engineer on major civils or infrastructure schemes
Strong understanding of temporary works, QA, and engineering control
Comfortable working within highly regulated environments with strict assurance processes
Able to challenge design, propose practical solutions, and uphold high technical standardsThis role offers long‑term stability, technical depth, and the chance to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programme with complex engineering challenges and clear progression opportunities.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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