Civil Work

Mott Macdonald; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Civil Work Superintendent for a decommissioning and CCS project in Talacre. This full-time role requires applicants to have 15-20 years of experience in civil works, including strong skills in civil supervision and team leadership. The Superintendent will ensure safe practices and oversee all civil activities, ensuring they meet technical and quality standards. The position offers a competitive rate of £600 per day and a collaborative work environment focused on safety and innovation.

Benefits

£600 per day (outside IR35)

Long-term, full-time engagement

Major project experience within decommissioning and industrial decarbonisation

Collaborative, safety-focused, innovation-driven environment

Qualifications

• 15-20 years’ experience in civil works, ideally as site manager, superintendent or similar.
• Strong skills in civil supervision, dewatering, piling, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe working practices and environmental protection.
• Oversee all civil works to meet project quality, contractual and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, coordinating resources effectively.
• Ensure cost-efficient execution of civil activities and support supervisors on site.
• Produce progress reports, highlight deviations and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Civil supervision

Team leadership

Dewatering

Piling

Education

Relevant technical diploma or equivalent

Job description

Civil Work Superintendent – Decommissioning & CCS Project

Location: Talacre, UK
Start: Jan/Feb 2026
Contract: Outside IR35, full‑time (up to 5.5 days per week)
Day Rate: £600 per day

Responsibilities

• Promote safe working practices and environmental protection.
• Oversee all civil works to meet project quality, contractual and technical requirements.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, coordinating resources effectively.
• Ensure cost‑efficient execution of civil activities and support supervisors on site.
• Produce progress reports, highlight deviations and propose corrective actions.
• Monitor productivity and interface with the wider project team.
• Manage technical and administrative documentation.
• Achieve MC certification and punch‑list clearance with commissioning.
• Support resolution of civil engineering issues.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years’ experience in civil works, ideally as site manager, superintendent or similar.
• Relevant technical diploma or equivalent.
• Strong skills in civil supervision, dewatering, piling and team leadership.

Benefits

• £600 per day (outside IR35).
• Long‑term, full‑time engagement.
• Major project experience within decommissioning and industrial decarbonisation.
• Collaborative, safety‑focused, innovation‑driven environment.

For more information or to apply, please contact Simon Cheung at [e-mail].