Senior Engineer

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage geotechnical and drainage works as part of essential frameworks. This role involves overseeing engineering activities from design to delivery, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a track record in senior engineering roles within civil fields, particularly in rail or major infrastructure projects, and will lead a team of engineers while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer in civil engineering, preferably in geotechnical and drainage works.
• Experience in managing teams of engineers and apprentices.
• Familiarity with health and safety compliance on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering processes from design to construction delivery.
• Act as CRE, providing design sign-off and technical assurance.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and apprentices.
• Oversee health & safety compliance and subcontractor management.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical engineering

Drainage works

Safety compliance

Job description

Senior Engineer

Home » Civil » Senior Engineer

Salary: 65,000

Location: swindon

Region: South West

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join deliver critical geotechnical and drainage works as part of the CP7 framework.

Managing engineering activities from design through to delivery while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance across multiple sites.

You will act as the (CRE), taking ownership of design sign-off and technical assurance, while leading and mentoring a team of engineers and apprentices. Working closely with design managers, subcontractors, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering processes from design through to construction delivery on CP7 geotechnical and drainage works.
• Act as CRE, providing design sign-off and technical assurance.
• Lead and support a team including graduate engineers, site engineers, and apprentices.
• Oversee health & safety compliance, inspections, and best practice on site.
• Manage subcontractors and challenge non-conformance where required.
• Review and respond to technical queries, RFIs, NCRs, and MARS submissions.
• Prepare, review, and approve Work Package Plans, Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), task briefs, and risk control schedules.
• Attend IDC/IDR meetings and liaise closely with design managers and stakeholders.
• Plan and programme works to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery.

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineer or similar role within civils, ideally geotechnical and drainage works.
• Experience working on rail or major infrastructure frameworks (CP experience desirable).

Salary: up to £56,000 + allowance + Overtime.

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