Senior Engineer

Overview We are recruiting on behalf of a main contractor for a Senior Engineer to join their delivery team on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on, site-facing role responsible for survey/set-out, engineering delivery, quality control and the development of junior engineers. We are seeking candidates with a strong self-delivery background — ideally people who have worked for a subcontractor or tier-1 contractor and who have demonstrable delivery experience across multi-utilities, water, gas, power, communications and tunnelling. Location and salary details will be provided separately. Key Responsibilities * Establish and verify survey and level control for contracts; provide clear handover for daily setting-out activities. * Undertake detailed setting out from contract drawings and be present for critical setting-out operations. * Supervise, coach and line-manage Site Engineers and trainees; support recruitment and development of engineering staff. * Lead production and briefing of method statements, ITPs and Quality Management Plans; conduct and close out quality checks and audits. * Support the Site/Sub Agent and deputise when required; contribute to efficient work methods, resource planning and materials procurement. * Carry out instrumental checks and maintain accurate site records (health & safety, as-built and QA documentation). * Run and issue toolbox talks, ensure statutory and client compliance on site and promote incident-free delivery. * Attend project design and coordination meetings and resolve technical/interface issues across disciplines and utilities. Qualifications Essential: * Degree, HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). * Proven site engineering experience in setting out and delivering civil engineering/infrastructure works, including reinforced concrete and highways packages. * Demonstrable self-delivery experience — experience delivering packages directly (subcontract or tier-1 delivery) on heavy infrastructure schemes. * Experience working across multiple sectors such as multi-utilities, water, gas, power, communications and tunnelling. * CSCS card and SMSTS. * Competent with AutoCAD (or similar) and confident producing/reviewing technical drawings. * Strong record keeping, report writing and ability to run quality systems. * Able to communicate effectively with clients, site teams and subcontractors and to challenge/resolve design issues. Desirable: * Confined space training. * Utilities Avoidance, TWC or other industry-specific tickets. Benefits * Competitive salary and pension. * Private medical and life assurance options. * Generous annual leave plus public holidays and volunteering/loyalty days. * Company vehicle/allowance. * Structured training, leadership development and clear career progression. * Employee assistance programme and flexible benefits options. If you are a technically strong Senior Engineer with proven self-delivery experience across utilities and heavy infrastructure and want to lead high-profile site delivery, apply now

Location: Camden,London, GB

Posted Date: 11/3/2025