Engineer

Keltbray Limited; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent learning & developmentOpport

Virtual GP

Enhanced family leave

Extra day of annual leave for 'big' b?

Job summary

Keltbray Limited seeks a Senior Engineer to plan, coordinate and deliver civil engineering and deep drainage works on complex infrastructure projects, including HS2. You will lead engineering teams, ensure safety, quality and programme targets, and manage subcontractor performance while supporting commercial changes.

The role requires strong leadership, setting out expertise, and a proven track record in NEC-based contracts and drainage installations within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires a civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable or working towards chartership.
• Experience delivering civil and deep drainage projects with NEC contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, manage and deliver civil engineering and deep drainage works.
• Lead site engineering teams and oversee Graduate Engineers, Site Engineers and Sub-Agents.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, permits and method statements.
• Prepare and review ITPs, risk assessments and temporary works requirements.
• Coordinate survey, setting out and as-built records.
• Liaise with clients, designers, subcontractors and utility providers to resolve issues.

Skills

Project leadership

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

Earthworks

Setting out / survey

HSE compliance

Contract management

Lead teams

Communication

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Earth Works Software

Cad to Earth Works

Job description

The Senior Engineer is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and delivery of civil engineering and deep drainage works, ensuring that all activities are completed safely, to programme, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. The role provides technical leadership to engineering teams and supports the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and drainage projects.,

• Manage and supervise civil engineering and deep drainage works, including sewer installations, attenuation systems, culverts, manholes, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Lead site engineering teams and oversee Graduate Engineers, Site Engineers, and Sub-Agents as required.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, permits, and method statements.
• Prepare and review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), risk assessments, and temporary works requirements.
• Coordinate survey activities, setting out, and as-built records.
• Liaise with designers, clients, subcontractors, utility providers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Review and manage subcontractor performance and productivity.
• Assist with procurement of materials, plant, and labour resources.
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, quality documentation, and progress reports.
• Support commercial teams by identifying and recording variations, compensation events, and change management opportunities.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering exercises.
• Ensure drainage installations comply with relevant standards, specifications, and adoption requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice across the project., Ensure all works are undertaken in compliance with company and project HSE requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
• Ensure environmental controls are implemented and maintained.
• Support incident investigations and close-out of corrective actions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Delivery of works to programme milestones.
• Quality compliance and reduced rework.
• Health and safety performance.
• Cost control and efficient resource utilisation.
• Timely resolution of technical queries and design issues.
• Successful completion of drainage and infrastructure works to client satisfaction in the Hs2 Environment.
  Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership desirable.
• Significant experience delivering civil engineering and deep drainage projects.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, earthworks, utilities, highways, and drainage systems.
• Must be proficient in Auto Cad with a strong Bias for Civil Cad also.
• Proficient in converting models from Cad to Earth Works Software in Excavators and Dozers.
• Experience working under NEC contracts preferred.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of setting out techniques and survey equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and coordinate several subcontractors simultaneously.
• A TWS qualification is of benefit of the candidate who would have a sound understanding of temporary works procedures and CDM Regulations.
  Our purpose is to redefine the way sustainable development is delivered. Based on our collective experience, we collaborate at the earliest stage to design and self-deliver innovative customer solutions across technically demanding built environment and infrastructure sectors. Working in partnership with our stakeholders, we are actively contributing to economic growth, social advancement and environmental protection.
  Extra day of annual leave for 'big' birthdays

• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Virtual GP
• Enhanced family leave