Senior Engineer

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildforce Solutions Ltd. seeks a Senior Engineer for a major drainage project in Swansea, South Wales. This on-site role covers day-to-day engineering oversight on a 12-month contract, coordinating with site management and subcontractors to meet project standards.

You will review drawings, set-out and survey tasks, and ensure quality and safety compliance. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineer or similar civil engineering role.
• Tier 1 contractor experience.
• Previous experience working on drainage, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction methods.
• Experience with setting out, surveying and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day engineering activities on the drainage project.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings and relevant standards.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, construction plans and engineering documentation.
• Carry out setting out, surveys and quality control inspections as required.
• Coordinate with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, providing engineering support to the site team.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and quality assurance documentation.

Skills

Senior experience

Civil engineering

Drainage

Site supervision

Communication

Health and safety

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Senior Engineer - Drainage Project

Location: Swansea, South Wales

Contract: 12 months

Rate: £400-£450 per day

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major drainage project based in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional to contribute to the successful delivery of a key infrastructure project on an initial 12-month contract.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with experience in drainage, utilities or infrastructure projects, and the ability to oversee engineering activities on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day engineering activities on the drainage project.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings and relevant standards.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, construction plans and engineering documentation.
• Carry out setting out, surveys and quality control inspections as required.
• Coordinate with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, providing engineering support to the site team.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and quality assurance documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineer or similar civil engineering role.
• Tier 1 contractor experience
• Previous experience working on drainage, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and construction methods.
• Experience with setting out, surveying and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety and quality management.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Contract Details

• Location: Swansea
• Duration: 12 months
• Day Rate: £400-£450, depending on experience
• Start Date: To be confirmed