Senior Engineer

Fawkes and Reece; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead a £90m high-rise development. You will work alongside a skilled team to deliver high-quality sustainable builds. Candidates should have a proven track record within a tier 1 contractor, hold a relevant engineering degree, and possess excellent people management skills. Salary ranges from £60,000 to £70,000, with 26 days holiday and additional benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Good additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Track record of working with a tier 1 contractor on large construction projects.
• Ability to motivate site teams to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Experience ensuring high standards in health, safety, environment, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical aspects of a £90m high-rise development project.
• Engage with a professional team to deliver quality sustainable builds.
• Manage risks effectively while adhering to strict build programmes.

Skills

Site Engineering

People management

Planning & time management

Education

BEng, BSc Civil Engineering

Job description

Reference: 950293_1764332762
Posted: November 28, 2025

Are you a Senior Engineer looking for an opportunity to join a market leading tier 1 contractor on a high end development in Manchester?

Due to a brand new contract award of a £90m high rise RC frame mixed use development, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to take the technical lead. You will be working alongside knowledgeable, professional, and supportive construction professionals who will provide you with the environment in which you can thrive progress your career.

The company are a multi-disciplinary principal contractor with a solid track record of delivering high quality sustainable builds across infrastructure, industrial, build to rent, student accommodation, commercial, retail & leisure.

Culture wise, they take great pride in exceeding client expectations and value honesty & trust with their clients, subcontractors and internal team members which have allowed them to go above and beyond and consistently deliver high quality projects time and time again. They have an enviable forward order book which is testament to the relationships and reputation they have built which also can provide a level of job security and opportunity to progress within the business.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• The successful candidate must have a career history and track record of Site Engineering and a Senior Engineer / Project Engineer roles within a tier 1 contractor environment and have worked on large sizeable construction and infrastructure projects.
• BEng, BSc Civil Engineering and relevant industry tickets and certificates.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to motivate site teams to work to strict build programmes and deadlines & exceed client expectations.
• Track record of the delivery of high standards and behaviours in HSEQ
• Excellent planning & time management skills with the ability to think ahead & manage risk.

Salary & Package on offer:

• Salary between £60,000 - £70,000
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Good additional company benefits & perks.