Senior Engineer

THG Recruitment; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

THG Recruitment is seeking a Senior Engineer for groundworks and civil engineering projects in the South West. The role focuses on leading engineering activities on site, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring delivery to programmes.

You'll oversee setting out, review drawings, manage QA documentation, and coordinate with project teams. A strong background in drainage, foundations, earthworks, and reinforced concrete is essential, with solid AutoCAD skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer.
• Background with specialist groundworks or civil engineering contractor.
• Extensive experience with drainage, foundations, earthworks, reinforced concrete and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and technical drawings.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Confident managing QA processes and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day engineering activities on site.
• Managing and supporting Site Engineers and Junior Engineers.
• Carrying out and checking setting out for groundworks and civil engineering packages.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Reviewing technical drawings and resolving engineering issues.
• Managing QA documentation, ITPs, inspections and as-built records.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Overseeing drainage, foundations, earthworks, reinforced concrete and infrastructure works.
• Monitoring engineering progress against construction programmes.
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety are maintained throughout the project.

Skills

QA processes

Mentoring

Site engineering

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Engineer - Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Location: South West

Day Rate: £375 - £450 per day

Sector: Groundworks & Civil Engineering

My client are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join one of the UK's leading groundworks and civil engineering contractors, working on exciting projects across the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Senior Engineer to take a leading role in delivering major groundworks and civil engineering packages, working alongside an experienced site management team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing engineering activities, managing site engineers and ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with project programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day engineering activities on site.
• Managing and supporting Site Engineers and Junior Engineers.
• Carrying out and checking setting out for groundworks and civil engineering packages.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Reviewing technical drawings and resolving engineering issues.
• Managing QA documentation, ITPs, inspections and as-built records.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Overseeing drainage, foundations, earthworks, reinforced concrete and infrastructure works.
• Monitoring engineering progress against construction programmes.
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety are maintained throughout the project.

Essential Experience:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer.
• Strong background working for a specialist groundworks or civil engineering contractor.
• Extensive experience with drainage, foundations, earthworks, reinforced concrete and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and technical drawings.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Confident managing QA processes and engineering documentation