Senior Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke are recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering activities on a major power infrastructure project for the National Grid Great Grid Upgrade across the UK. You will provide technical leadership on site and within project teams, ensuring civil works are delivered safely, efficiently and to high standards.

You will manage earthworks, concrete structures, foundations, drainage and associated infrastructure, oversee setting out and temporary works, and liaise with

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience delivering civil works in power/energy or major infra sectors.
• Experience with main contractors on large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Chartered or working towards chartership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering activities on power sector construction projects.
• Provide technical expertise across earthworks, concrete structures, foundations, drainage.
• Oversee setting out, temporary works coordination, and construction methodologies.
• Ensure works align with design, specifications, programme and budget.
• Mentor engineers and site teams, promote best practice and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with design teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Drive health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Support planning, risk management and technical assurance processes.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer
Sector: Power & Energy Infrastructure

Are you ready to be a part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future.

Laing O'Rourke are looking for a Section Engineer to work on a major power infrastructure project on behalf of the National Grid - Great Grid Upgrade.

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of major power sector projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure schemes that support the transition to a low‑carbon energy future.

You will provide technical leadership on site and within project teams, ensuring civil engineering works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering activities on power sector construction projects
• Provide technical expertise across earthworks, concrete structures, foundations, drainage, and associated infrastructure
• Oversee setting out, temporary works coordination, and construction methodologies
• Ensure works are delivered in line with design, specifications, programme, and budget
• Manage and mentor engineers and site teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
• Liaise closely with design teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Drive high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
• Support planning, risk management, and technical assurance processes

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering works within the power, energy, or major infrastructure sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy civils and complex construction environments
• Experience working for a main contractor on large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commercial awareness
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or equivalent) is desirable

If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the delivery of critical power infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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