Average Civil Engineer salary in Leiston

Your new companyYou will be joining a multi-accredited and industry-leading Tier 1 contractor, recognised for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects that shape the nation's future. As part of the Sizewell C programme - one of the most significant low-carbon energy developments in a generation - you will join a collaborative, safety-led and forward-thinking team committed to engineering excellence. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally critical project that will have a long-term environmental and economic impact.This is a full-time permanent position based on site in Leiston.Your new roleAs Section Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of civil engineering works on Sizewell C. You will provide technical leadership on site, support and mentor Site Engineers, and work closely with Site and Project Managers to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.Key responsibilities will include:Leading setting-out and engineering control for complex civils packagesManaging and coordinating Site Engineers and subcontractorsEnsuring works comply with drawings, specifications and nuclear quality standardsDriving a strong safety culture in a highly regulated environmentProducing and reviewing ITPs, RAMS and technical documentationMonitoring progress against programme and resolving technical issuesMaintaining accurate site records, QA documentation and as-built information.This is a long-term role offering genuine responsibility, visibility and career progression on a flagship infrastructure project.What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring:A degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) or experience equivalentProven site engineering experience within heavy civils, ideally on major infrastructure projectsStrong setting-out capability using modern instruments (GPS, total station, laser levels)Knowledge of construction methodologies, specifications and quality processesExcellent communication, coordination and mentoring skillsCSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS and a full UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)Company car (with fuel card) or car allowanceCompetitive annual leave (with option to buy extra days) and an additional day off on your birthdayGenerous company pension schemePrivate medical careLife assuranceFully covered travel and accommodationShopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discountsFamily-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave benefitsIndustry-recognised training and development opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative work environmentClear pathways for professional growth and career progressionOpportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry-leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join their team.This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working.Your new roleAs Senior Cost Engineer, you will play a key role within the Project Controls/Cost Management function, supporting programme-level cost control, forecasting and performance reporting on Sizewell C. Working closely with Cost Managers, the Cost Lead and wider project controls, commercial and finance teams, you will help ensure accurate, timely and high-quality cost information is produced in line with programme governance.You will take a senior role in analysing cost data, earned value performance and trends against the project baseline, supporting informed decision-making across the programme. This is a highly visible position on a major infrastructure project, suited to a technically strong cost professional who is confident operating in a complex, fast-paced delivery environment.Responsibilities will include:Supporting programme and project cost control, forecasting and budget managementProducing and analysing EAC, ETC, ACWP and earned value performance dataTracking actual costs against agreed cost breakdown and control structuresUndertaking earned value, variance and trend analysis to support programme objectivesSupporting cost re-baselining exercises, forecast updates and budget revisionsWorking closely with commercial and finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and contract cost performanceSupporting change control by ensuring cost impacts are correctly identified, coded and aligned to budgetsContributing to continuous improvement of cost systems, templates and reporting processes.What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring:Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional bodyProven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 form of contract within civil engineering with either a contractor or consultancyStrong working knowledge of cost control, forecasting and cost analysisSound analytical capability with excellent attention to detailAbility to communicate cost and performance information clearly to stakeholdersFull UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Starting salary from £85,000 per annum27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New YearCompany pension schemeLife assurancePrivate medical insuranceFamily-friendly benefitsFlexible workingFunded professional membershipsMental health and wellbeing benefitsFully covered accommodation and business mileageSupportive and collaborative work environmentLong-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancyOpportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new companyYou will be joining a global civil engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most significant major infrastructure programmes, Sizewell C. Operating within a highly integrated project environment, this organisation brings together industry-leading professionals from project controls, commercial, finance and delivery disciplines. With a strong focus on robust governance, innovation and continuous improvement, this programme offers the opportunity to work at scale, influence outcomes and build a career on a landmark project. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Commercial Manager to join their team.This is a full-time permanent position based on site at Sizewell C (2/3 days per week) with remote working.Your new roleAs Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full commercial lifecycle, acting independently in the interest of the project and ensuring contractual, cost, risk and change control processes are effectively implemented.Key responsibilities include:Leading contract management activities under NEC and similar forms of contract, including change control, claims, payment notices and dispute avoidanceDelivering cost management services, including CBS/WBS maintenance, forecasting, accruals, earned value inputs and contractor claim assessmentProviding estimating and cost planning support, including value engineering, benchmarking and quantificationOverseeing planning, reporting and governance, including KPI reporting, earned value metrics and commercial dashboardsLeading procurement and tendering activities from strategy development through to contract awardManaging commercial risk, including risk identification, quantification, mitigation and facilitation of contractual risk workshops.This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence outcomes on a complex, major infrastructure programme.What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring:Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent and membership of a relevant professional bodyProven experience utilising NEC3 and/or NEC4 form of contract within civil engineering with either a contractor or consultancyStrong commercial acumen, analytical capability and attention to detailAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with the client and project teamsFull UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New YearCompany pension schemeLife assurancePrivate medical insuranceFamily-friendly benefitsFlexible workingFunded professional membershipsMental health and wellbeing benefitsFully covered accommodation and business mileageSupportive and collaborative work environmentLong-term career progression with a well-established and industry-leading civil engineering consultancyOpportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions and more.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this consultancy does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk