Senior Engineer

Caval Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Ltd in Hartlepool is seeking a Senior Engineer/Sub Agent with a strong civil engineering background to join a Main Contractor delivering a major energy project.

This long-term freelance role offers up to 5 years of work with an ongoing pipeline, focusing on civil coordination, QA/QC and project delivery, with offices based in Hartlepool and future work in Chesterfield and Sheffield.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Sub Agent / Assistant Sub Agent or similar.
• Experience with Main Contractors.
• Strong QA/QC knowledge and documentation.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of civil engineering works.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and site teams.
• Assist with planning and monitoring project works.
• Manage and maintain QA/QC documentation.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Review and maintain project records.
• Support wider project management and engineering team.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site coordination

QA/QC processes

Main Contractor experience

Organisation & communication

Energy infrastructure experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer

Job Title: Sub Agent - Civil Engineering

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: Long-Term Freelance - Competitive Rate / CIS (Potential Ltd Company Payment)

Role Highlights & Packages

• Long-term freelance opportunity
• Up to 5 years of work, with potential for an indefinite pipeline
• Working for a Main Contractor
• Office-based position
• Further projects planned in Chesterfield and Sheffield
• CIS payment, with potential for Ltd Company payment subject to applicable arrangements

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Engineer/Sub Agent with a strong Civil Engineering background to join a Main Contractor delivering a major energy in Hartlepool.

This is a long-term opportunity, offering up to 5 years of work with the potential for an ongoing requirement beyond the initial project. The successful candidate will support the project delivery team, with a particular focus on civil engineering, coordination and QA/QC.

The role is predominantly office-based, working closely with the project and site management teams. Further work is expected to follow in Chesterfield and Sheffield, providing an excellent long-term pipeline.

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience as a Sub Agent, Assistant Sub Agent, Site Engineer or similar
• Strong civil engineering background
• Experience working for a Main Contractor
• Good understanding of QA/QC processes and documentation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a project delivery team
• BESS, energy, infrastructure or major civil engineering experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of civil engineering works
• Coordinating with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and site teams
• Assisting with planning and monitoring project works
• Managing and maintaining QA/QC documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Reviewing and maintaining project records
• Supporting the wider project management and engineering team
• Assisting with the coordination of subcontractors and site activities