Senior Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee major projects in the renewable energy sector. This role involves technical leadership, management of design coordination for Permanent and Temporary Works, and ensuring compliance with safety and procedural requirements.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical experience, a BEng degree in Civil Engineering, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, contributing to project success through effective mentoring and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience within major civil engineering projects.
• Confidence in making engineering decisions considering safety and commercial aspects.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across the works and manage project risks.
• Oversee Permanent and Temporary Works design coordination.
• Develop construction methodologies and manage engineering inputs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Design coordination

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

Construction related degree

Tools

BIM Level 2

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineer with a strong technical background to support with a new build major project in the renewable energy sector in Suffolk.

Your primary functions will be technical review of the design, management of temporary works, ownership of programme elements, ownership of engineering assurance and ownership of project innovation.

You will develop your technical, managerial and interpersonal skill sets and have a desire to progress within the business.

You will take responsibility for leading engineering activities across the works, bringing sound technical judgement, commercial awareness and the confidence to make informed decisions. You will often work within a broader engineering team but may also lead independently on smaller projects or packages. Permanent and Temporary Works expertise will be central to your role — ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, well designed and fully integrated into construction methodology.

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Duties

• Engineering leadership
• Lead Permanent and Temporary Works design coordination for the project, ensuring compliance with design, safety and procedural requirements.
• Challenge information, identify risk, propose solutions and drive safe, efficient buildability.
• Liaise with Permanent and Temporary Works Designers, consultants and subcontractors to develop and approve engineering solutions.
• Anticipate engineering issues early and proactively resolve them to minimise disruption.
• Develop construction methodologies, with clear understanding of the critical path and wider project impacts.
• Manage the engineering input across your work area, delegating tasks effectively and mentoring junior engineers.
• Undertake TWC inspections where required by the business process.
• Evaluate completed work and recommend improvements for future stages.
• Contribute to BIM Level 2 processes and promote high quality data management.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Ensure all works are delivered safely through robust RAMS and ongoing review.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to maintain a strong safety culture.
• Support project carbon reduction goals through efficient and sustainable engineering practices.
• Project & Commercial Management: Plan and manage engineering activities to ensure progress remains on target.
• Assist in cost estimating for work packages and produce accurate engineering records and site documentation.
• Influence resource planning and contribute to effective project lifecycle management.

Person Specification

• Strong, demonstrable technical experience within major civil engineering projects.
• Confidence in making engineering decisions with awareness of safety, commercial and programme considerations.
• Ability to lead engineering activities and mentor junior team members.
• Experience of permanent and temporary works design and construction processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills — able to work with designers, consultants, clients and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of BIM Level 2 principles and digital information management.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and innovation.

BEng in Civil Engineering, Construction related degree or other appropriate Level 7 qualification is required.

Membership of ICE or other construction related institute desirable.