Senior Engineer

Galldris Group; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to manage engineering on civil projects in Leiston, UK. This role requires ensuring construction adheres to contract specifications and the implementation of health and safety measures. Ideal candidates have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in highways. Proficiency in relevant design software is advantageous. The company promotes equal opportunities and is not accepting agency applications.

Benefits

Employee referral scheme

Equal Opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Senior Engineer for a civil engineering contractor.
• Experience in general civils within a highways environment.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering on the project and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Write and check RAMS and TBS while monitoring safety practices.
• Review short-term programmes and report site issues to prevent delays.

Skills

Good communication skills

People management skills

HSEQ leadership

Familiarity with Fieldview / Dalux

Proficiency in AutoCad / Autodesk / Sketchup

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers

IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS certification

Valid CSCS card

Full UK driving license

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Site Agent/PM, manage engineering on the project, ensuring works are constructed to the contract drawings, specifications, procedures and plans, whilst managing site and trainee engineers.
• Health, Safety & Environment: writing and checking RAMS and TBS, communicating to the workforce and monitoring compliance; contributing to the achievement of Galldris' safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices; establishing and implementing site systems and controls consistent with Galldris company standards and project requirements including health, safety and quality systems and project engineering standards; checking permits issued by the Principal Contractor and ensuring they are received in a timely manner for works to proceed.
• Programme & Progress: reviewing the short‑term lookahead programmes and reporting feedback on site; reporting issues on site that may delay programme or progress; assisting with preventing, identifying and rectifying issues on site that may impact the programme.
• Design & Design Assurance: permanent design – familiarise yourself with design drawings, specifications and setting‑out requirements and ensure accurate construction in accordance with requirements; temporary works design – in liaison with TWC, identify temporary works requirements, produce design briefs, understand and communicate temporary works designs to the site team and monitor installation to ensure compliance; MARs – raise material approval records and procure materials in line with the programme; TQs – highlight issues and raise queries from review of drawings and specifications and from site inspections, and raise with relevant parties, drawing sketches where required.
• Quality Management: ITPs – write/check ITPs, communicate to the workforce and check the process is being followed; QA records – keep organised and accurate QA records in accordance with ITPs and project requirements; NCRs & defects – lead on documenting, tracking, closing out and sharing lessons learned to avoid recurrence; quality handover documentation – collate information in accordance with ITPs and handover requirements; quality readiness reviews – lead on readiness reviews whilst capturing lessons learned / improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Previous experience as Senior Engineer (or similar) for a civil engineering contractor.
• Experience in general civils within a highway's environment, inclusive of site clearance, drainage & service ducts, earthworks, pavements, kerbs & footways and street lighting.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works.
• Strong knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering / specification for highway works.
• Commercially aware and experienced in working in a cost‑conscious environment.

Skills

• Good communication, people and team management skills.
• Ability to speak up on HSEQ matters and lead by example.
• Use of Fieldview / Dalux (or similar) web and mobile BIM software.
• Proficiency in design software, such as AutoCad / Autodesk / Sketchup (desirable).

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers or working towards membership (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.

Additional Information

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role then we would love to hear from you.

Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member to work for Galldris.

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.