Senior Engineer

GirlingJones; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a motivated Senior Engineer to join their team in Plymouth. This long-term opportunity involves high responsibility across technical delivery, planning, quality assurance, and coordination of civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience as a Senior Engineer or a Site Engineer ready to advance. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, working closely with project management and site agents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer or Site Engineer ready to step up.
• Background delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• CSCS essential; SMSTS, First Aid and relevant certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function for allocated work areas.
• Oversee setting out, engineering controls, design coordination and problem-solving.
• Manage QA documentation and ensure compliance with health & safety policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Setting-out knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer to join the delivery leadership team on a major civil engineering project in Plymouth.

This is a long-term opportunity offering a high level of responsibility across technical delivery, planning, quality assurance and coordination of complex civil engineering works. You will act as a key technical lead on site, supporting both engineers and site management while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with design requirements.

The Role Working closely with the Project Manager and Site Agents, you will take ownership of engineering delivery for designated sections of the project, setting technical standards and driving best practice across site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function for allocated work areas, providing guidance and mentorship to Site Engineers
• Oversee setting out, engineering controls, design coordination and technical problem-solving
• Review drawings, specifications and temporary works; raise and manage RFIs as required
• Manage QA documentation, ITP compliance, as-built records and progress reporting
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, designers, commercial teams and subcontractors
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety policies, method statements and industry best practice
• Contribute to programme planning, sequencing of works and resource coordination
• Support client and stakeholder communication, reporting and handover documentation

Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer, or a strong Site Engineer ready to step up
• Background delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects, including RC structures, utilities, highways or heavy civils
• Excellent setting-out knowledge and experience with modern survey equipment
• Strong understanding of QA processes, temporary works and engineering compliance
• CSCS essential; SMSTS, First Aid and other relevant certifications advantageous
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills