Lead Site Engineer - Tunnel & Shaft Projects

Align JV; Maple Cross; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Align JV is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead preparation and delivery of works on portal buildings and shafts sites. You will manage interdisciplinary packages, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise a team of engineers and foremen.

The role focuses on design review, programme planning, quality control, and handover. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree or higher, with Chartered status or international equivalence, and proven experience in self-delivery and subcontracted works

Qualifications

• Experience managing interdisciplinary projects, self-delivery and subcontracted works.
• Degree or higher in an engineering discipline; HNC/HND acceptable with significant experience.
• Chartered membership or international equivalent professional status.

Responsibilities

• Site management including compliance with regulations, security, welfares, temporary services, with the general foreman support.
• RAMS and safety standards understanding; ensure adherence and raise deviations to approved RAMS or unsafe situations.
• Inspect work per Inspection Test Plan; address discrepancies with the team or subcontractor in charge; report progress and issues.
• Follow and report progress weekly; review 3 weeks look ahead programme; ensure contractors work safely and to contractual obligations; report deviations and resolutions.
• Check and keep records of delivered material; ensure materials on site meet specifications; include checks on subcontractor materials.

Skills

Interdisciplinary project management

Site management

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Education

Engineering degree or higher

HNC/HND acceptable with significant experience

Job description

Align JV is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead preparation and delivery of works on portal buildings and shafts sites. You will manage interdisciplinary packages, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise a team of engineers and foremen.

The role focuses on design review, programme planning, quality control, and handover. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree or higher, with Chartered status or international equivalence, and proven experience in self-delivery and subcontracted works