Senior Engineer

Morson Edge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage site operations for a critical project at Heathrow. This role involves supporting package managers, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and overseeing the delivery of essential safety measures. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and project management skills, with a commitment to promoting a collaborative team culture. Relevant experience in site-based engineering and effective risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing site-based engineering teams and package delivery.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Ability to manage permits, RAMS, and QA documentation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support package managers and oversee section engineers.
• Deliver safety measures for airport projects.
• Manage permits, risk assessments, and quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Managing site-based engineering teams

Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

Management of permits and RAMS

Experience in short-term programming

Risk and opportunity management

Leadership and coaching skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget monitoring

Managing day and night shift operations

Promoting team culture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting package managers and overseeing multiple section engineers while managing site-based duties for the BRF Project. Your primary focus will be on delivering essential safety measures that protect airport colleagues, including resurfacing, lining, safety barrier, and handrail installations. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will work closely with site supervision to ensure works are executed safely, on time, and in accordance with design specifications and stakeholder approvals.

You will be responsible for managing permits, risk assessments (RAMS), quality assurance (QA) procedures, and package delivery. Collaboration with commercial and planning teams is essential to optimise programme delivery, identify risks and opportunities, and maintain budget control. Leading day and night shift activities, you will ensure efficient sequencing and short-term programming aligned with the overall project schedule.

A key part of your role will be to coach and support engineers within your packages, fostering continuous improvement and best practice adoption. You will champion health, safety, sustainability, and environmental standards, promoting a culture of personal safety and wellbeing. Embracing the Heathrow "One team" ethos, you will build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, aligning with shared values and behaviours to deliver added value.

Please send CVs to (url removed).

Skills

• Proven experience managing site-based engineering teams and package delivery
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Ability to manage permits, RAMS, and QA documentation effectively
• Experience in short-term programming and sequencing of works
• Competence in risk and opportunity management within project programmes
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Budget monitoring and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage day and night shift operations
• Commitment to promoting a collaborative "one team" culture aligned with client values

Software/Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Project management and scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) - desirable

Certifications & Standards

• CSCS card (desirable)
• SMSTS or equivalent health and safety certification (desirable)
• Familiarity with Heathrow Airport safety and operational standards (advantageous)