Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer / Section Engineer
West Sussex | Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 + Package (DOE) | Salary Negotiable for the Right Candidate

Red Sky Personnel are currently representing a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major infrastructure works within a highly regulated live operational environment.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer / Section Engineer to support the delivery of complex civil engineering packages across a major infrastructure scheme in the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering critical infrastructure works including drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete structures, utilities, highways and associated heavy civils packages.

As a Senior Engineer / Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical and operational delivery of major civil engineering works. Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agents and delivery teams, you will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, on programme and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

You will provide engineering leadership on site, manage subcontractors and engineering teams, oversee quality assurance processes and support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure packages within a fast-paced live environment.

• Managing and coordinating engineering activities across multiple work fronts

• Setting out and overseeing construction works in accordance with design drawings and specifications

• Supporting the delivery of earthworks, drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete and infrastructure packages

• Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently

• Producing, reviewing and managing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records

• Resolving technical queries and coordinating with design and commercial teams

• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to senior management

• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

• Supporting temporary works coordination and construction planning activities

• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and site teams where required

The project forms part of a major infrastructure improvement programme being delivered within a live operational environment.

Works include:

• Construction of new infrastructure and access routes

• Pavement and hardstanding construction works

• Drainage installation and associated civils works

• Utility diversions and underground services

• Ducting and service infrastructure

• Reinforced concrete structures and foundations

• Earthworks and groundworks packages

• Surfacing and associated infrastructure installations

The works require high levels of planning, coordination, quality assurance and health & safety compliance due to the operational nature of the environment.

• Previous experience working as a Senior Engineer, Section Engineer or Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

• Strong background in heavy civils, groundworks, drainage, highways, infrastructure or reinforced concrete works

• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site delivery activities

• Strong technical engineering, setting out and quality assurance capability

• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment

• Experience producing and managing engineering documentation and QA records

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• CSCS Card

• SMSTS

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

• First Aid at Work

• Highways, infrastructure or major project experience

• NEC contract awareness

• Join a leading contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects

• Long-term permanent opportunity with excellent career progression

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 + package

• Salary negotiable depending on experience

• Exposure to complex civil engineering and infrastructure works

• Secure pipeline of future projects across the UK

If you're interested, apply now. Alternatively, if you know someone suitable, please get in touch with Cleo at Red Sky Personnel.