Senior Engineer

Farrans; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans is seeking a highly motivated Site Engineer to oversee daily on-site quality and coordinate with the Site Agent and supervisors. You will implement continuous improvements to keep projects on time and within budget, ensuring client expectations are met and that work aligns with industry standards.

Responsibilities include managing site engineers, supporting health and safety, quality control, and providing engineering support for technical queries while maintaining setting out and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably water sector.
• CSCS/CSR card holder.
• Knowledge of building regulations and health & safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily on-site quality of work and ensure adherence to specifications and DWI requirements.
• Lead site engineers and support Site Agent and supervisors in day-to-day site operations.
• Support delivery of HSE performance and quality objectives on site.
• Provide engineering support to resolve technical challenges and respond to queries.
• Proactively address unforeseen technical issues and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain setting out and dimensional control for accurate construction.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Planning & delegation

Health & safety awareness

Driving licence

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

You will be primarily involved in the daily inspection of the quality of the work completed onsite. Alongside the site you will initiate continuous improvements to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. This will ensure the customers expectations are met, whilst aligning the activities within the industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage site engineers and support the Site Agent and supervisors with the day to day running of the site
• Support the site agent to deliver exemplary health, safety, environmental and quality performance
• Responsible for quality control, understanding of specifications, and DWI requirements.
• Provide engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered
• Take a proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• You should have demonstrable (5 years) of experience of being part of a large-scale infrastructure programmes of work ideally within the water sector.
• Ability to plan ahead and effectively delegate tasks to the engineering team.
• An appropriate and valid CSCS / CSR card
• Sound knowledge of latest building regulations, legislation and Health and Safety
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office packages
• Full Manual UK driving license essential
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and able to engage with all stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning and organizational skills

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

• Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
• Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
• We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
• We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 254
• Job Category Civil Engineering
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 03:06 PM
• Locations Northumbria House, , Durham, Durham, DH1 5FJ, GB
• Job Schedule Full time