Senior Engineer

This Senior Engineer position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee setting out and quality management across multiple infrastructure sites in the North West. You will manage survey control, lead technical quality, and mentor junior site engineers across regional framework projects.

• Establish primary survey control networks and oversee setting out accuracy across multiple project locations.

• Compile Inspection and Test Plans while managing quality management systems and technical compliance.

• Lead material procurement schedules, pre-start take-offs, and technical method statement preparations.

• Deputize for Sub-Agents and Site Agents while managing relationships with client representatives and designers.

You are an experienced site engineer and proven line manager with a strong background in heavy civils and infrastructure. Your technical setting out skills are paired with the leadership required to develop junior engineering talent.

• Hold a recognized Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering alongside 5+ years of hands-on site experience.

• Demonstrate strong setting out expertise using modern survey equipment and AutoCAD software.

• Possess active site qualifications, including CSCS, SMSTS, and Confined Space certification.

• Show proven capability in managing and mentoring junior site engineers across active construction projects.

Our client is an established, privately owned civil engineering contractor that prioritizes a supportive, people-centric culture. Recognized for high people standards, they foster an inclusive working environment that welcomes talent from all backgrounds and identity groups.

• Join a values-driven organization committed to maintaining an open, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

• Benefit from job stability supported by long-term regional framework agreements.

• Access structured leadership and management training designed to accelerate your career path.

• Work alongside experienced industry specialists in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Taking on this senior technical role opens up direct progression routes into Sub-Agent and Site Agent positions within major regional infrastructure programs.

• Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by a stable regional project pipeline.

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, additional loyalty days, and dedicated volunteering leave.

• Gain access to private medical insurance, company pension schemes, life assurance, and continuous professional development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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