Senior Engineer

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to support the delivery of the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, a landmark UK energy transition project. You will lead civil and structural works, collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of AGIs, pipelines, and infrastructure across the North West.

You will oversee reinforced concrete, foundations, earthworks, and specialist installations, mentor junior engineers, review designs,

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering major civil, utilities, energy, pipeline, or infrastructure projects.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and structural construction activities, including reinforced concrete, foundations, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to construction teams, subcontractors, and site management.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and construction methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with design teams, project stakeholders, and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and interface issues.
• Monitor compliance with engineering standards, CDM Regulations, and HSE procedures.
• Support planning, sequencing, and coordination of construction activities.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks and construction constraints.
• Mentor and develop Site Engineers and Graduate Engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practice.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to support the delivery of the landmark Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme , working closely with project teams and key stakeholders on one of the UK’s most significant energy transition projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a major infrastructure programme delivering critical Above Ground Installations (AGIs), civil engineering works, and pipeline infrastructure across the North West.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of civil and structural works, ensuring construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

You will provide engineering leadership across the project, overseeing reinforced concrete structures, foundations, earthworks, and associated infrastructure while supporting construction teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee civil and structural construction activities, including reinforced concrete, foundations, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to construction teams, subcontractors, and site management.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and construction methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with design teams, project stakeholders, and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and interface issues.
• Monitor compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, CDM Regulations, and company HSE procedures.
• Support planning, sequencing, and coordination of construction activities.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks and construction constraints.
• Mentor and develop Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and other junior team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practice across the project.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering major civil engineering, utilities, energy, pipeline, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, foundations, earthworks, and civil infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a practical approach to project delivery.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working on major energy, carbon capture, pipeline, utilities, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience within EPC or design-and-build project environments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally significant Net Zero infrastructure project.
• Work on one of the UK’s largest carbon capture and storage developments.
• Join a growing Energy Division delivering complex and innovative projects across the UK.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, pension, and private healthcare.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.