Senior Engineer

TipTopJob; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability confident employer

Career progression

Diversity and collaboration

Job summary

TipTopJob in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage the technical site function for high-value construction projects in the Oxford region. You will lead the site engineering team, manage subcontractors, and work with senior management to oversee earthworks, groundworks, steel framing, cladding and drainage.

The role requires a civil engineering degree or equivalent, a minimum of five years in a senior engineer role, SMSTS, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Construction.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Senior Engineer role.
• Experience with groundworks, earthworks and steel-framed construction.
• Proven experience setting out large-scale contracts.
• Valid SMSTS certification and UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site engineering team and manage subcontractors.
• Review drawings, RAMS, and develop ITPs for quality control.
• Oversee setting out and external surveys as required.
• Lead temporary works schemes in line with safety procedures.
• Monitor milestones, chair progress meetings, and report risks.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Assurance

RAMS & ITPs

Setting Out

Project Programming

Temporary Works

Site Surveys

Education

Civil Engineering degree / HND or equivalent

Tools

Fieldview

4P Viewpoint

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Salary: GBP55,000 : GBP70,000 + Benefits Package

Employment Type: Full:Time, Permanent

About The Client

Our client is a well:established, leading main contractor operating across the UK and Ireland. Known for delivering major, multi:sector building and civil engineering schemes, they hold key positions on major framework agreements and pride themselves on a collaborative, innovation:led work culture.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to manage the technical site function for high:value construction projects in the Oxford region. You will lead the site engineering team, manage subcontractors, and work closely with senior management to oversee earthworks, groundworks, structural steel, cladding, and drainage packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Site Engineers, overseeing performance reviews and training plans.
• Technical Quality and Compliance: Review technical drawings, enforce RAMS, and develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to maintain strict quality standards.
• Setting Out and Surveys: Oversee setting out accuracy within specified tolerances and commission required external surveys.
• Temporary Works: Lead the scope and execution of temporary works schemes in line with company safety procedures.
• Programming and Progress: Monitor project milestones, chair subcontractor progress meetings, and report risks to senior management.

Requirements

• Essential: Degree, HND, or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Construction.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar Senior Engineer role.
• Strong background in groundworks, earthworks, and steel:framed construction.
• Proven experience setting out large:scale contracts.
• Valid SMSTS certification and full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience with concrete structures (e.g., slipform / jumpform).
• Proficiency with field software such as Fieldview or 4P Viewpoint.
• Valid First Aid certification.

Whats on Offer

• Salary: GBP55,000 : GBP70,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• Progression: Clear career development pathways within a well:funded, expanding contractor.
• Culture: A highly supportive, Disability Confident employer with a focus on diversity and collaboration.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society.

We are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.