Senior Civil Engineer

Occupation: Senior Engineer
Salary: £65,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
Location: Harlow
Benefits: Company Pension + Professional Development + Career Progression Opportunities

About the Opportunity:
Due to continued growth, an established civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Senior Engineer to join its project team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Engineer to take responsibility for dimensional control, site engineering standards and the effective delivery of civil engineering works.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing site operations, maintaining high standards of health and safety and quality assurance, and supporting the development of graduate engineers through professional training and mentoring.

The Role:

• Oversee dimensional control on site, ensuring all works are completed to the required technical specifications and standards.
• Plan and coordinate site activities, developing safe systems of work specific to each working environment.
• Implement and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage and sequence site works to achieve programme targets and improve overall efficiency.
• Manage site resources effectively, ensuring works are delivered within programme and budget.
• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams, both on and off site.
• Mentor and develop graduate engineers, supporting their progress through the company’s approved ICE training scheme.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• Review and interrogate designs to assess buildability and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage quality control and assurance systems, ensuring work is completed right first time and minimising defects.
• Support Senior Management with the overall management and allocation of resources.
• Promote a positive working environment, encouraging individual development and high standards of performance.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and senior stakeholders.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Chartered Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-chartership experience.
• Experience working within civil engineering and construction environments.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using robotic EDM surveying equipment.
• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to interpret technical and numerical data.
• Excellent technical knowledge, with the ability to review designs and identify buildability issues.
• Previous experience managing site teams and resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• A personable and professional approach, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking responsibility for site operations.
• A proactive approach to health, safety, quality and programme delivery.
• Full right to work in the UK, with relevant documentation required for verification.
• The ability to work across construction sites, including walking on uneven ground.

Desirable:

• SSSTS certification.
• Experience in groundworks, civil engineering, basements and shell-and-core projects, particularly within high-end residential developments.
• Previous experience in a similar Senior Engineer position.
• Experience managing, training and developing graduate engineers.
• Good working knowledge of laser-guided concrete screed systems.
• A desire to support graduate engineers through an approved ICE training scheme.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing civil engineering contractor.
• Long-term career prospects and professional development.
• Opportunities to mentor and develop graduate engineers.
• Exposure to technically challenging civil engineering projects.
• Opportunity to take on a key leadership role within the project team.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.

Next Steps:
If you’re an experienced Senior Engineer looking to join an established civil engineering contractor and take the next step in your career, apply today with your up-to-date CV to [email protected] or call 0330 440 2323
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