Senior Engineer

PSR Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a Senior Engineer for an industrial/logistics project in Mitcham. The role focuses on technically leading on-site delivery from pre-construction through to handover, coordinating the team and supply chain to meet programme and quality standards.

The candidate will support substructure, groundworks and external works, review drawings and RAMS, and work closely with the Project Manager and QS to manage commercial and delivery aspects. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in main contracting is essential.
• Strong technical and engineering knowledge across substructure, groundworks and external works.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and resolve technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of engineering activities across the project.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• Review drawings, RAMS and technical information.
• Work with design team to resolve issues and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Support programme planning and maintain short-term lookaheads.
• Monitor progress and identify risks to programme, cost and quality.
• Promote health, safety and quality culture on site.

Skills

Site coordination

Subcontractor liaison

Technical leadership

Programme awareness

Education

SMSTS

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work

EUSR 1 & 2

Job description

Senior Engineer - Industrial/Logistics Projects

Location: Mitcham

Salary: Competitive + Package

Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a leading main contractor on a major construction project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Engineer to take a key role within the project team, overseeing engineering activities from pre-construction through to delivery, while working closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, design team and supply chain.

The Role

The successful Senior Engineer will be responsible for supporting and leading the technical delivery of the project, ensuring works are planned, coordinated and delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Taking ownership of engineering activities across the project.
• Supporting the delivery of substructure, groundworks and external works.
• Coordinating engineers, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, RAMS and technical information.
• Working closely with the design team to resolve technical issues and identify Value Engineering opportunities.
• Supporting programme planning and maintaining short-term lookaheads.
• Monitoring progress and identifying potential risks to programme, cost and quality.
• Coordinating site activities and ensuring engineering requirements are understood by the wider project team.
• Overseeing quality, inspections, snagging and relevant project documentation.
• Managing Temporary Works requirements and ensuring appropriate processes are followed.
• Supporting utility, infrastructure and external works coordination.
• Maintaining accurate as-built and technical records.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor on commercial and delivery matters.
• Providing strong technical leadership and maintaining a visible presence on site.
• Promoting a positive health, safety and quality culture across the project.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong background in main contracting, ideally with experience across substructure, groundworks and/or external works.

You will be a confident engineer who can take ownership of your work, coordinate multiple stakeholders and resolve technical issues proactively.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer.
• Main contractor experience.
• Strong technical and engineering knowledge.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Good understanding of construction health & safety and Temporary Works.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider project team.
• Good commercial and programme awareness.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator
• First Aid at Work
• EUSR 1 & 2

Immediate or short-notice availability is highly desirable, with the client looking to appoint as soon as possible.