Senior Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Margam Substation project in Wales. In this role, you will manage a team of engineers and be responsible for project outcomes, including QA documentation and implementing best practices in engineering methods. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and approximately 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers an opportunity to work on green steel production initiatives.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of relevant technical/practical experience within an engineering role.
• Experience in a construction delivery environment.
• Structures experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 2 to 4 Section Engineers.
• Utilizing and recommending best engineering methods.
• Preparing RAMS.
• Complying with ITP requirements.

Skills

Engineering management

Design process knowledge

Site HS&E procedures awareness

Quality Assurance documentation

Education

First degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Expanded are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to work in Wales on our Margam Substation project.

We have been appointed to deliver vital network upgrade works at Margam substation in Port Talbot, Wales, for National Grid. The project is a key step in enabling green steel production at Port Talbot and in supporting local jobs, while also providing capacity for future energy connections in the region.

National Grid will be working with principal contractor Laing O'Rourke to build the two new GIS facilities, both using innovative switchgear technology which is free from sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) – a commonly used electrical insulator that is also a potent greenhouse gas.

As a Senior Engineer, you will safely and effectively manage a set of tasks and will be technically responsible for the outcome. Reporting directly to the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and supervising 2 to 4 Section Engineers and any sub-contractors. Many of our projects utilize self-delivery, reducing reliance on subcontractors and utilizing our own workforce and engineering professionals. This includes digital engineering (BIM), off-site manufacturing (DFMA), Plant, Design, and other in-house functions.

Role responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of 2 to 4 Section Engineers
• Utilizing and recommending best engineering methods
• Design process knowledge
• Preparing RAMS
• Interpreting as-built information
• Providing guidance to less experienced staff
• Completing QA documentation and record keeping
• Implementing ITP requirements
• Producing method statements or understanding how they are produced
• Temporary works understanding and TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator)
• Understanding materials and plant including call-off schedules
• Awareness of site HS&E procedures

Requirements:

• First degree in Civil Engineering or related construction qualification (e.g., HNC, HND, NVQ level 4) plus experience in a construction delivery environment
• Approximately 5 years of relevant technical/practical experience within an engineering role
• Structures experience (desirable)
• Eligibility to work in the UK / valid UK visa
• Professional qualification / chartered status (desirable)

About us:

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure and building projects across the UK, Middle East, and Australia.

We value certainty, reliability, and quality, backed by over 150 years of experience. Our story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people, and teamwork, harnessing our extensive experience to deliver certainty for our clients.

We are committed to accessibility and inclusivity in our recruitment process. If you require the application in an alternative format or wish to learn more about our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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