Senior Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

45-Hour Working Week

25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

8 Hours Paid Volunteering Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting a Senior Engineer for Affinity Water projects based in Rickmansworth. You will own site engineering, mentor junior engineers and help deliver complex water infrastructure safely and to high quality standards.

Responsibilities include establishing survey control and setting out, ensuring QA and H&S compliance, collaborating with Project Managers and Designers, and developing ITPs and QA plans for continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting out civil engineering projects including infrastructure, highways and reinforced concrete works.
• CSCS Card, SMSTS Qualification and Confined Space Training.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering survey and setting out requirements.
• Experience delivering projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent reporting and record-keeping capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage survey control and site setting out for projects.
• Ensure site engineers have information and support for daily setting out.
• Be present during critical setting out and surveying operations.
• Maintain accurate engineering and H&S records.
• Deliver projects safely, sustainably and defect-free.
• Develop ITPs and Quality Management Plans.
• Resolve engineering and resource-related issues proactively.
• Attend design meetings with clients, designers and contractors.

Skills

Civil engineering leadership

Site engineering

Mentoring junior engineers

Communication with clients and teams

Quality assurance

Safety governance

CSCS Card

SMSTS Qualification

Confined Space Training

RFIs management

Surveying experience

Education

Degree, HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Our Tier 1 water civils contractor client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to support the successful delivery of Affinity Water projects based out of Rickmansworth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled civil engineering professional to take ownership of site engineering activities, support project delivery teams, mentor junior engineers, and help deliver complex water infrastructure schemes safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you'll provide engineering leadership across multiple projects, ensuring that all survey control, setting out, quality assurance, safety, and technical requirements are effectively managed.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and Sub Agents while supporting the development of Site Engineers and Junior Engineers across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and manage survey control and site setting out for projects.

Ensure Site Engineers have the information and support needed to carry out daily setting out activities confidently.

Be present during critical setting out and surveying operations.

Maintain accurate engineering and H&S records in line with company and legislative requirements.

Deliver projects safely, sustainably and defect-free.

Support Site Agents and Sub Agents in developing efficient construction methodologies.

Act as deputy to the Site Agent/Sub Agent when required.

Undertake material take-offs and support procurement planning.

Carry out and record survey and instrumentation checks.

Complete quality inspections, audits and handover documentation.

Provide technical feedback and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Develop and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Management Plans.

Resolve engineering and resource-related issues proactively.

Organise and deliver toolbox talks and site briefings.

Prepare and issue safe systems of work and method statements.

Attend design meetings and collaborate with clients, designers and contractors.

Line manage and mentor Engineers, supporting their development and progression.

Support recruitment activities and onboarding of new engineering staff.

Drive engineering involvement from tender handover through to project completion.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and mentoring skills.

Essential

Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.

Proven experience in setting out civil engineering projects including infrastructure, highways and reinforced concrete works.

CSCS Card.

SMSTS Qualification.

Confined Space Training.

AutoCAD experience.

Strong understanding of civil engineering survey and setting out requirements.

Experience delivering projects with minimal supervision.

Excellent reporting and record-keeping capabilities.

Strong communication skills with clients, site teams and stakeholders.

Ability to challenge designs and drive technical solutions.

Experience in deep water infrastructure projects.

Experience delivering trunk water mains and trenchless construction schemes.

Experience developing and reviewing Safe Systems of Work.

Competent in Temporary Works management.

Experience producing Quality Assurance Plans and implementing quality processes.

Strong short-term planning and weekly work planning capabilities.

Experience managing RFIs and information control processes.

What's In It For You?

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Car Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

45-Hour Working Week

25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Loyalty Days

8 Hours Paid Volunteering Leave

Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical and financial wellbeing

Flexible Benefits via Salary Sacrifice

Company Car / Green Car Scheme / Van Options (role dependent)

Ongoing Training & Professional Development

Leadership & Management Training and Coaching

Regular Career Reviews and Progression Planning

Continuous Service Awards