Senior Engineer

Jackson Civil Engineering; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Guildford is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer for their Highways Division. The role involves managing site duties, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and a full UK driving license. This permanent position includes benefits like life assurance, a company car or allowance, and extensive training programs, promoting a supportive working environment that respects work-life balance.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (we match up to 6%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Regular fun days and charity events

Friday early finish - The Great Escape

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civils with a main contractor is essential.
• Ability to train, manage and mentor junior engineers.
• A full UK driving license is needed and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake setting out duties with no supervision.
• Manage site sample and performance testing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Programming and planning works

Civil3D

AutoCAD

MS Project

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Setting out

Risk assessments

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

CSCS card

ICE membership

SMSTS and SSSTS

First Aid at work qualification

Job description

Due to increased workload, we are now recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer for our Highways Division. This is a permanent role and there will be a need to work nights (8pm to 6am) and weekends when required. The main purpose of the role is to progress the construction process and assist in delivering the project.

Main Duties

• Undertake day to day setting out duties with no supervision
• Train, manage and mentor Junior Engineers
• Manage and monitor all site sample / performance testing requirements and maintain records in line with the contract specification.
• Complete hazard / risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage the site service plans/ drawings. Issue permits accordingly.
• Assist the site QS / Project Manager with providing the relevant information for records and claims purposes.
• Monitor and control temporary works.
• Develop and maintain relations with client, suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Ideal Candidate / Responsibilities

We are seeking someone who is ambitious, proactive, and motivated with the ability to mentor and progress the skills of the industrial / graduate engineers. You will be able to set out accurately and with no supervision and able to organise and prioritise your workload.

The ideal candidate will have experience in programming and planning upcoming works, completing RAMs, ITPs, RFIs and QA paperwork as well as knowledge of Civil3D, AutoCAD and MS Project. Previous Highways experience would be needed for this position.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy civils with a main contractor, and also have a CSCS card and a suitable qualification in civil engineering, minimum requirement HND as well as ICE membership as well as SMSTS and SSSTS. A First Aid at work qualification, and a Degree in Civil Engineering as well as training in confined spaces would also be desirable for this role. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout our Highways Division.

Company Culture

Here at Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Benefits

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 6%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• The Great Escape - leaving work early every Friday!

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.