Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

A leading delivery organisation within the UK power transmission and distribution sector is looking for a Senior Civil / Site Engineer to join their team on long-term, high-profile infrastructure programmes. You'll support the successful and safe delivery of civil works across live T&D environments, helping strengthen the resilience and security of the UK energy network.

This position is an office based role and looking for someone to lead a team of two (Site Engineers).

• Championing HSE best practice and ensuring consistent standards on site
• Supporting temporary works planning and coordination (including design input and implementation)
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain
• Advising engineering teams on setting out, methods, sequencing, and constructability
• Reviewing drawings/specs and ensuring information is correct and buildable before works proceed
• Coordinating with supervisors/foremen to ensure clarity of scope, constraints, and latest revisions
• Managing the selection and requisition of materials, plant, and equipment in line with programme needs
• Producing and reviewing RAMS, work packs and associated permits / controls
• Keeping accurate site records/diaries, including changes, instructions, and key decisions
• Ensuring ITPs are in place and completed correctly (incl. dimensional checks and quality records)

• Degree in Civil Engineering with 8-10 years experience (from Graduation)
• Heavy Civil experience - previously worked within the Water, Rail, highways, Power T&D and Nuclear industry
• Strong background delivering civil engineering / construction works in a site-based capacity
• Proven experience with ITPs, RAMS
• Temporary works Coordinator
• Good working knowledge of UK H&S / environmental legislation and construction compliance
• Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders from site teams through to client/engineering functions
• Able to implement and manage safe systems of work and maintain quality throughout delivery

• Paying up to £70,000 per annum plus 10% Annual bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance of £7k
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• Health & well being benefits
• Generous holiday allowance (with the option to purchase additional leave)
• Ongoing professional development and support towards progression

If you're a Senior Civil / Site Engineer looking for a stable permanent role on major UK energy infrastructure, apply to discuss details.