Senior Engineer & Temporary Works Coordinator

A World Leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor are looking to recruit a permanent Senior Engineer to work on major projects in the East Anglia Region.

Major infrastructure experience with a Tier 1 contractor required.

General duties- Temporary works coordination and management and innovation leader as a primary function. Secondary function to assist in methodology, TQ, NCR and testing functions.

SMSTS/SSSTS and SEATS and CAT* and GENNY*essential for role but can be provided TW Temporary works training must be undertaken upon starting. First aid training will be provided

You will take responsibility for leading engineering activities across a defined section of works, bringing sound technical judgement, commercial awareness and the confidence to make informed decisions. You will often work within a broader engineering team but may also lead independently on smaller projects or packages. Temporary Works expertise will be central to your role ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, well designed and fully integrated into construction methodology.

Duties:

• Temporary works Leadership
• Lead Temporary Works coordination for your section, ensuring compliance with design, safety and procedural requirements
• Challenge information, identify risk, propose solutions and drive safe, efficient buildability
• Liaise with Temporary Works Designers, consultants and subcontractors to develop and approve engineering solutions
• Anticipate engineering issues early and proactively resolve them to minimise disruption
• Engineering Delivery
• Develop construction methodologies, with clear understanding of the critical path and wider project impacts
• Manage the engineering input across your work area, delegating tasks effectively and mentoring junior engineers
• Evaluate completed work and recommend improvements for future stages
• Contribute to BIM Level 2 processes and promote high quality data management. Health, Safety & Environment
• Ensure all works, including Temporary Works, are delivered safely through robust RAMS and ongoing review
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to maintain a strong safety culture
• Support project carbon reduction goals through efficient and sustainable engineering practices. Project & Commercial Management
• Plan and manage engineering activities to ensure progress remains on target
• Assist in cost estimating for work packages and produce accurate engineering records and site documentation
• Influence resource planning and contribute to effective project lifecycle management

Person Specification:

• Strong, demonstrable experience in Temporary Works within major civil engineering projects
• Confidence in making engineering decisions with awareness of safety, commercial and programme considerations
• Ability to lead engineering activities and mentor junior team members
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills - able to work with designers, consultants, clients and subcontractors
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2 principles and digital information management
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and innovation

Relevant qualifications (e.g., MEng/BEng in Civil Engineering, ICE progression) are desirable.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families