Senior Engineer

Thorn Baker Construction; Swindon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as a Senior Engineer in Swindon to oversee the delivery of key infrastructure projects, collaborating with site engineers and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial rail experience and a degree in Civil Engineering, alongside strong organizational and managerial skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the rail sector is essential.
• Familiarity with the Western Rail Route is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks to Site Engineers and supervise their execution.
• Ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are completed promptly.
• Develop or approve construction procedures specific to project needs.

Skills

Rail sector experience

Quality assurance

Team management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

SMSTS qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Engineer

Location: Swindon

Salary: £51,000 - £57,000 + car / allowance

Contract Type: Fulltime, Permanent

This role forms part of a large-scale infrastructure programme supporting Network Rail's £2bn Wales and Western region works. Covering the Western Geotechnical Off-Track and Drainage package, the scope spans from London Paddington to Penzance and focuses on the ongoing maintenance and renewal of key civil engineering assets.

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer with strong rail experience to join the team in Swindon and oversee the delivery of multiple schemes across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks to Site Engineers and supervise their execution
• Ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Check Sheets are completed promptly
• Share knowledge and keep site teams informed of relevant updates
• Develop or approve construction procedures specific to project needs
• Assess and manage plant and resource requirements with the Section Foreman
• Produce and review method statements and risk assessments
• Supervise temporary works activities and ensure compliance
• Conduct site checks, liaise with Temporary Works Coordinators (TWCs)
• Prepare and issue Temporary Works Briefs
• Oversee setting out and ensure alignment with design requirements
• Mark up design drawings to reflect as-built conditions
• Coordinate with fellow Senior Engineers to manage site interfaces and avoid conflicts
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience working in the rail sector (essential)
• Network Rail project experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• SMSTS qualification
• Familiarity with the Western Rail Route (desirable)
  
  

Apply Today!

If this Senior Engineer role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your cv or if you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Thorn Baker Recrutment, Bristol.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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