Senior Engineer

Brixen; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Generous pension

Full corporate benefits

Job summary

Brixen is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead site engineering across flagship infrastructure schemes. You will own setting out, quality control, and technical compliance on multiple sites in the Midlands and surrounding counties.

You will mentor junior engineers, review RAMS and permits to work, and drive ITPs and RFIs with design teams. A strong background in civil infrastructure with AutoCAD proficiency is essential for success.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• SMSTS and CSCS (Supervisor/Manager), and a clean UK driving licence.
• Proven site experience on highways, bulk earthworks, S278, or drainage schemes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site engineering, primary survey control, setting out, and technical compliance.
• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and junior team members.
• Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality checks, and manage technical RFIs with design teams.
• Review RAMS, permits to work, short-term programmes, and lookaheads.
• Assist with material take-offs, orders, and commercial reconciliations.

Skills

Site supervision

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Digital surveying tools

Job description

Locations: Bedford / Kempston Hardwick | Northamptonshire (Towcester / DIRFT) | Castle Donington

Role: Permanent, Full-Time

Looking to step up and lead technical site engineering across flagship infrastructure schemes?

We are partnering with a premier Tier-1 main contractor known for its straight-talking leadership and hands-on delivery culture. Backed by a major multi-year pipeline across the Midlands and Bedfordshire, they are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to take ownership of site engineering, setting out, and quality control.

The Work Pipeline

• Bedford & Kempston Hardwick: Heavy earthworks, site enablement, and major infrastructure schemes.
• Towcester & DIRFT (Daventry): Major rail-freight terminal expansion, S278/S38 junction improvements, and bypass links.
• Castle Donington: Strategic logistics infrastructure, deep drainage, and highway connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee site engineering, primary survey control, setting out, and technical compliance.
• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and junior team members.
• Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality checks, and manage technical RFIs with design teams.
• Review RAMS, permits to work, short-term programmes, and lookaheads.
• Assist with material take-offs, orders, and commercial reconciliations.

Requirements

• Proven site experience on highways, bulk earthworks, S278, or drainage schemes.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• SMSTS, CSCS (Supervisor/Manager), and a clean UK driving licence.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and modern digital surveying equipment.

The Rewards

• Multi-year project security with zero corporate bureaucracy.
• Clear, fast-track progression toward Sub-Agent and Site Agent.
• Top-tier salary, company car/allowance, generous pension, and full corporate benefits.