Senior Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer for the BRF Project at Heathrow. You will oversee engineering teams, ensuring safety measures and quality execution. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale projects, strong site knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This is a freelance position with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering role on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of site operations, health and safety regulations, and quality management.
• Experience managing teams of engineers and coordinating multiple work packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse scope of work, collaborating with supervision to streamline site operations efficiently.
• Manage short-term programming and sequencing, aligning with the main project schedule.
• Coordinate day and night shift activities to ensure effective program delivery.
• Lead health, safety, sustainability, and environmental initiatives.
• Manage packages within the program, identifying risks and opportunities, and liaising with planners.
• Ensure all permits, RAMS, and QA documentation are completed as required.

Skills

Senior engineering experience

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Team management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer - BRF Project

Location: Heathrow

Contract Type: Freelance

Working Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (50 hours per week)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Summary: As the Senior Engineer on the BRF Project, you will support package managers, oversee section engineers, and manage site-based duties. Your role will focus on delivering key safety measures to protect airport colleagues, including resurfacing, lining, safety barrier, and handrail installations. You will report to the Project Manager and collaborate with site supervision to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse scope of work, collaborating with supervision to streamline site operations efficiently.
• Manage short-term programming and sequencing, aligning with the main project schedule.
• Coordinate day and night shift activities to ensure effective program delivery.
• Lead health, safety, sustainability, and environmental initiatives, prioritising personal safety and well-being.
• Manage your packages within the program, identifying risks and opportunities, monitoring budgets, and liaising with planners and QS teams for effective project management.
• Ensure all permits, RAMS, and QA documentation are in place and completed as required.
• Provide support, coaching, and guidance to engineers within your package to ensure successful work delivery.
• Promote operational efficiency and continuous productivity improvements, establishing best practices and delivering added value for the client.
• Champion and embody the Heathrow "One Team" ethos, fostering collaboration and alignment with shared values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior engineering role on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.>
• Strong knowledge of site operations, health and safety regulations, and quality management.
• Experience managing teams of engineers and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Other Details

• Freelance contract with immediate start