Resident Engineer

Turner Lovell; Necton; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Resident Engineer to support the delivery of civil works on a major infrastructure project in Norfolk. The role is heavily on site, overseeing engineering delivery and ensuring construction aligns with designs and specifications.

You will manage technical issues and act as an engineering interface between the project parties, with 5+ years' UK civil/infrastructure experience and a Civil Engineering qualification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience on major UK civil/infrastructure projects.
• Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience on £10m+ civil packages, HV substations or energy infra.
• Strong knowledge of ITPs, QA/QC and construction inspections.
• Experience with Temporary Works and HSG47.
• CSCS, TWC and HSG47.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on site independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil and groundworks activities on site.
• Ensure subcontractors follow approved designs, RAMS and specs.
• Review ITPs, QA/QC and quality documentation.
• Carry out site inspections, including line and level checks.
• Support Temporary Works Coordination and HSG47 requirements.
• Review Contractor TQs and provide practical solutions.
• Monitor progress and assist with defect close-out.

Skills

On-site supervision

QA/QC experience

Communication skills

Construction inspection

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

CSCS card

HSG47

RAMS

ITP

TWC

Job description

Resident Engineer - Civil Works

Location: Necton, Norfolk

Rate: £425 - £475 per day, Outside IR35

Duration: 12 months

Start: ASAP

Key words: Resident Engineer, Civil Engineer, Civil Works, ITP, QA/QC, TWC, HSG47, Renewable Energy infrastructure

Turner Lovell is recruiting a Resident Engineer to support the delivery of civil works on a major infrastructure project in Norfolk.

The requirement is for someone who can be heavily involved on site, overseeing engineering delivery, monitoring construction against the design and specifications, managing technical issues and acting as a key engineering interface between the various parties on the project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect civil and groundworks activities.
• Ensure subcontractors are working to approved designs, RAMS and specifications.
• Review and monitor ITPs, QA/QC and quality documentation.
• Carry out site inspections, including line and level checks.
• Support Temporary Works Coordination (TWC) and HSG47 requirements.
• Review Contractor TQs and provide practical technical solutions.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and support the close-out of defects and documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience on major UK civil/infrastructure projects.
• Civil Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience on £10m+ civil packages, ideally within HV substations, converter stations or energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, QA/QC and construction inspections.
• Experience with Temporary Works and HSG47.
• CSCS, TWC and HSG47.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently on site.