Senior Civil Engineer – Underground & Data Centre Works

CVL:LDN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Flight allowance

25 days holiday

Job summary

CVL:LDN is seeking a Senior Engineer for a major data centre project in Europe. You will oversee the engineering delivery of below-ground civils works, concrete pours, and underground utilities on site, coordinating with Setting Out Engineers, the Principal Contractor and the client.

This hands-on role requires strong interpretation of drawings and specifications, RFIs management, and look-ahead planning. Proven senior-engineer experience in civil infrastructure is essential, with flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
• Strong experience with below-ground concrete works and concrete pours
• Good understanding of underground utilities and drainage installations
• Experience overseeing a team of Setting Out Engineers
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and setting-out requirements
• Experience managing RFIs, technical queries and look-ahead planning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and senior project teams
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively within a busy, high-pressure site environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering delivery of below-ground concrete pours, structures and associated civils works
• Manage and coordinate underground utilities, drainage, ducting, chambers and associated infrastructure
• Oversee and provide technical direction to Setting Out Engineers
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Act as a key technical interface between the Principal Contractor, site teams and client
• Filter and communicate technical information to the client and wider project team
• Produce and manage look-ahead programmes and engineering requirements
• Raise, manage and close out RFIs and technical queries
• Review drawings and construction information, identifying potential issues before they impact delivery
• Coordinate with Construction, Planning, Commercial, QA/QC and Health & Safety teams
• Ensure site teams are working to the latest approved drawings and construction information
• Maintain accurate engineering records and ensure works are delivered to the required quality standards

Skills

Below-ground concrete works

Team leadership

Setting Out Engineers oversight

RFIs / technical queries

Look-ahead planning

Job description

CVL:LDN is seeking a Senior Engineer for a major data centre project in Europe. You will oversee the engineering delivery of below-ground civils works, concrete pours, and underground utilities on site, coordinating with Setting Out Engineers, the Principal Contractor and the client.

This hands-on role requires strong interpretation of drawings and specifications, RFIs management, and look-ahead planning. Proven senior-engineer experience in civil infrastructure is essential, with flexibility