Senior Engineer

We are working with a leading main contractor in the Highways and Flood Defense sector to recruit a Senior Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to key infrastructure projects, overseeing setting out, quality assurance, and site management. You will work closely with a skilled team and ensure the successful delivery of projects. If you are an experienced Senior Engineer seeking career advancement and new challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Company pension scheme (up to 8%) 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car / car allowance
• Progression opportunities
• Plus much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform daily setting out tasks with minimal supervision.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to Junior Engineers, fostering their development.
• Oversee and track all site sample and performance testing, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and maintaining accurate records.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments, along with preparing method statements for safe execution of work.
• Manage site service plans and drawings, ensuring proper permit issuance in accordance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with the Site QS and Project Manager to supply necessary information for record-keeping and claims purposes.
• Monitor and manage the implementation of temporary works, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all activities align with quality, safety, and environmental policies, as well as company procedures.

What do we need from you?

• Proactive problem-solving abilities and confident communication skills.
• Ability to effectively liaise with a range of professionals across various disciplines.
• Extensive experience in setting out for infrastructure projects, including highways, roads, and earthworks.
• Proficiency in working with Leica/Geomax surveying equipment and transferring information from AutoCAD to surveying tools.
• Strong understanding of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality assurance processes.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and guide teams.
• Solid understanding of construction practices and project execution.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel throughout the Eastern region.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable).

Salary for this role will be dependent upon experience and discussed upon shortlisting.