Senior Civil Engineer - Major Highway & Viaduct Delivery

Fit Out; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Long-term project security

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Fit Out invites a seasoned Senior Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in Kent. You will oversee delivery across highways works, structures, drainage, earthworks and a complex viaduct, driving safety, quality and programme adherence on site.

Joining a forward‑thinking contractor, you will manage engineering activities, review RAMS/ITPs, coordinate with design, commercial and site teams, mentor junior engineers and help shape the project from early delivery through to completion.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering background with proven delivery of highways, structures or earthworks
• Experience managing engineering teams and subcontractors on site
• Good understanding of quality assurance and health & safety processes

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering activities across allocated work packages
• Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs and task briefings
• Managing subcontractors and site engineers
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification
• Liaising with site management, commercial teams and design teams
• Maintaining accurate site records and quality documentation
• Providing technical support and resolving engineering challenges on site
• Assisting with planning and short-term programming activities
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers

Skills

Team leadership

Site coordination

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

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Job description

Fit Out invites a seasoned Senior Engineer to support a major infrastructure project in Kent. You will oversee delivery across highways works, structures, drainage, earthworks and a complex viaduct, driving safety, quality and programme adherence on site.

Joining a forward‑thinking contractor, you will manage engineering activities, review RAMS/ITPs, coordinate with design, commercial and site teams, mentor junior engineers and help shape the project from early delivery through to completion.