Senior Civil Engineer - Rail & Infrastructure Lead (Reading)

DCS Recruitment Limited; Sonning; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer to join a major civil engineering and rail infrastructure project in Reading. The role offers long-term stability on a 3-4 year programme with opportunities to deliver engineering solutions on site.

You will lead engineering activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery to project specs, quality and safety standards while developing construction methodologies and value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading infrastructure or civil projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities and take responsibility for allocated sections of the project.
• Develop and implement construction methodologies to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Manage site engineering teams and coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Ensure works are delivered to project specifications, programme and quality requirements.
• Review and manage risk assessments and method statements.
• Liaise with designers, consultants, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Identify and resolve engineering, technical and logistical challenges on site.
• Monitor programme performance and support critical path activities.
• Maintain accurate site records and engineering documentation.
• Support cost control, estimates and commercial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for innovative engineering solutions.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

Skills

Leadership & Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety & Quality focus

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

DCS Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer to join a major civil engineering and rail infrastructure project in Reading. The role offers long-term stability on a 3-4 year programme with opportunities to deliver engineering solutions on site.

You will lead engineering activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery to project specs, quality and safety standards while developing construction methodologies and value engineering opportunities.