Site Engineer - Melksham
Carrington West
Melksham · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£400 – £450 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Melksham, Wiltshire
Category
Engineering
Site Engineer – Energy Infrastructure
Rate: £400–£450/day CIS
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire & surrounding region
Working Pattern: Site based
Length of contract: Ongoing
Want to join a major energy infrastructure contractor and support the delivery of projects across the Melksham region?
Our client is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join their project team, supporting works across Melksham and surrounding sites.
Previous substation experience is not essential, making this a great opportunity for an Engineer from a wider civil engineering or infrastructure background looking to move into the Transmission & Distribution sector.
Job Role
As Site Engineer, you will provide day-to-day engineering support across energy infrastructure projects in the region.
You will work closely with the construction and project management teams, ensuring works are delivered safely and accurately in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
The role will involve travelling between projects within approximately a 1.5-hour radius of Melksham, so candidates must be comfortable travelling across the surrounding region as required.
Requirements
Previous experience as a Site Engineer / Civil Engineer
Engineering degree or relevant equivalent qualification
Strong civil engineering and construction knowledge
Experience working on infrastructure or major construction projects
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Good understanding of site health & safety
Strong communication and coordination skills
CAT 3 authorisation is advantageous but not essential – the client can support the right candidate in obtaining this
Previous substation / T&D experience is advantageous but not essential
Willingness to travel to sites within approximately 1.5 hours of Melksham
Full UK Driving Licence
This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer from the wider civils/infrastructure sector to move into T&D and gain experience delivering major energy infrastructure projects.
We are interviewing for this position immediately. For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Isabelle Lock on (phone number removed)
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