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Site Engineer

Expanded
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Swansea, Wales
Location:Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:£35,000 - £45,000
Skills:
CIVIL ENGINEERINGSETTING OUTQA DOCUMENTATIONMETHOD STATEMENTSTEMPORARY WORKSHS&E PROCEDURES
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Job Description

Posted on: July 25, 2025

Laing O'Rourke / Expanded are currently recruiting for a Site Engineer to work on our substation project in Margam. We have been appointed to deliver vital network upgrade works at Margam substation in Port Talbot, Wales, for National Grid. The project is a key step in enabling green steel production at Port Talbot and in supporting local jobs, while also providing capacity for future energy connections in the region. National Grid will be working with principal contractor Laing O'Rourke to build the two new GIS facilities, both using innovative switchgear technology which is free from sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) – a commonly used electrical insulator that is also a potent greenhouse gas Role & Responsibilities

  • Setting out, understanding of equipment limitations and methods
  • Interpret as-built information
  • Provides guidance to less experience staff
  • Completes QA documentation and record keeping
  • Implements ITP requirements
  • Production of method statements or understanding of how they are produced
  • Temporary works understanding and if applicable take on the role of a TWS/TWC (Temporary works coordinator) – You do not have to be a certified TWC
  • Understanding of materials and plant including call off schedules
  • Aware of site HS&E procedures

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
  • 2-3 years' UK experience working on large scale infrastructure projects
  • Eligible to work in the UK / valid UK visa
  • Valid UK Driving license & vehicle

About Us Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please emailresourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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