Senior Engineer

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Private medical

Career development

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead engineering activities on a major water infrastructure project in Hertfordshire. You will oversee survey control and setting-out, Safe Systems of Work and QA, plus Temporary Works, while collaborating with the Site Agent and delivery team.

The role involves RFIs, planning support and developing Site Engineers and trainees, with strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in water infrastructure projects preferred.
• CSCS and SMSTS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey control and setting-out across the project.
• Develop and implement Safe Systems of Work and Quality Assurance.
• Manage Temporary Works and maintain technical information.
• Support short-term planning, RFIs and construction methodology.
• Develop and mentor Site Engineers and trainees.

Skills

Site survey

Setting out

Safe Systems of Work

Quality Assurance Plans

Temporary Works

RFI process

Short-term planning

Communication skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

Job description

About the job

Senior Engineer

Are you a Senior Engineer with strong water infrastructure experience, looking to take on technically challenging projects involving trunk mains, deep water infrastructure and trenchless construction? This is an opportunity to join an established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major water infrastructure project in Hertfordshire. Working within a direct-delivery environment, you'll gain exposure to pipelines, tunnelling, Temporary Works, MEICA and technically demanding civils, with genuine scope to develop your career further.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for key engineering activities across the project, including survey control and setting out, Safe Systems of Work, quality assurance, Temporary Works and technical information. Working closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent and wider delivery team, you will also support short-term planning, RFIs, construction methodology and the development of Site Engineers and trainees.

About You

• Strong civil engineering experience within water infrastructure
• Experience working on trunk water mains and trenchless construction
• Competent in developing and reviewing Safe Systems of Work
• Experience developing and implementing Quality Assurance Plans
• Competent in the management of Temporary Works
• Strong site survey and setting-out capability
• Experience producing weekly work plans and short-term programmes
• Competent in information controls and the RFI process
• Degree, HNC or equivalent in Civil Engineering
• CSCS and SMSTS
• Strong communication, technical and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Commercial awareness, including change control
• Experience managing subcontract packages

Salary & Package

£50,000-£55,000 per annum, plus company car or car allowance, pension, private medical, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and ongoing training and career development.