Senior Engineer

Talent Link Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead setting-out, surveying, and technical delivery on a major water and structures project. You will oversee site engineers, mentor junior staff, and ensure NEC contracts, CDM, and risk management practices are followed.

The role includes pre-construction reviews, ITPs, procurement coordination, and weekly progress meetings to drive on-time completion and quality across highway, rail, and trunk sewer works.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting out on civil engineering projects including highways, infrastructure, and reinforced concrete works.
• Experience in the civil and water sectors including bridge structures and sewer/trunk main works.
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, and Programme and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Establish level and survey control for contracts and oversee daily setting out activities.
• Be present for critical setting out activities and ensure checks are carried out regularly.
• Supervise and mentor site engineers and trainees across the region.
• Assist the Sub Agent in developing efficient work methods and techniques.
• Undertake pre-start material take-offs and populate procurement schedules.
• Compile ITPs and Quality Management Plans and brief site teams before delivery.
• Carry out instrumental checks and complete quality audit recordsPrepare and issue method statements and organise toolbox talks.
• Manage preconstruction review process ensuring all stakeholder consents and permits are in place.
• Produce accurate monthly reports and chair weekly site meetings.
• Maximise commercial performance and ensure variations are notified and quantified.
• Maintain construction programme and produce short-term look-aheads.

Skills

Setting out

Leadership

Mentoring

AutoCAD

Construction programming

Quality management

Contract knowledge

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a complex, large-scale water and structures project from conception through to delivery, working on the repair and remediation of bridge structures and trunk sewer barrels across both rail and road spans.

Responsibilities for Senior Engineer:

• Establish level and survey control for contracts and oversee daily setting out activities
• Be present for critical setting out activities and ensure checks are carried out regularly
• Supervise and mentor site engineers and trainees across the region
• Assist the Sub Agent in developing efficient work methods and techniques
• Undertake pre-start material take-offs and populate procurement schedules
• Compile ITPs and Quality Management Plans and brief site teams before delivery
• Carry out instrumental checks and complete quality audit recordsPrepare and issue method statements and organise toolbox talks
• Manage preconstruction review process ensuring all stakeholder consents and permits are in place
• Produce accurate monthly reports and chair weekly site meetings
• Maximise commercial performance and ensure variations are notified and quantified
• Maintain construction programme and produce short-term look-aheads

Essential Requirements for Senior Engineer:

• Proven experience in setting out on civil engineering projects including highways, infrastructure, and reinforced concrete works
• Experience in the civil and water sectors including bridge structures and sewer/trunk main works
• Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, and Programme and Risk Management
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS card and SMSTS
• Confined Space training
• Experience using AutoCAD
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead on technically challenging solutions

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Lift Coordinator/Supervisor
• Proven track record leading similar value works and delivery teams