Senior Civil Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Professional Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer to join a civil engineering contractor in Harlow. The role focuses on dimensional control, site engineering standards, and delivering civil works safely and to spec.

You will mentor graduates through ICE training, manage site activities within programme and budget, review designs for buildability, and liaise with clients and subcontractors. Salary is £65,000 DOE, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Membership of the ICE.
• Minimum 5 years' post-chartership experience.
• Experience in civil engineering and construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dimensional control on site to meet specs.
• Plan and coordinate site activities with safe systems of work.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage and sequence site works to hit programme targets and budget.
• Mentor graduate engineers through ICE training.
• Review designs for buildability and quality assurance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Numeracy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered ICE member

Tools

Robotic EDM surveying equipment

Job description

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.