Senior Engineer - Civil Engineering

SSA Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead site engineering teams in London. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in multidisciplinary projects, particularly in infrastructure and Rail. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, ensuring safety protocols, and supporting the Site Manager. This is a key role with potential growth towards management positions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing site engineering teams.
• Understanding of infrastructure and Rail projects.
• Experience in construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site engineering team effectively.
• Support the Site Manager when necessary.
• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Experience in multidisciplinary projects

Safety and quality protocols

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

The Senior Engineer is responsible for leading the site engineering team and ensuring the delivery of specific project sections. We seek candidates with proven experience in multidisciplinary projects valued between £5-£20 million. Experience in infrastructure/Rail and a good understanding of design and build environments are highly desirable.

General Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Site Manager when necessary. This role is a key step towards a management position in construction. The engineer must have experience in:
• Maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and environmental protocols, including method statement briefings, site inductions, and documentation.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.
• Documenting service damages.
• Producing and monitoring detailed contract programmes aligned with Planning Standards—bi-weekly, quarterly, and as-built updates.
• Understanding construction outputs thoroughly.
• Writing and reviewing detailed, complex method statements.
• Managing parts of the project cost plan.
• Assisting in procuring subcontractors and suppliers.
• Deputising for the Site Manager as required.
• Chairing meetings with clients, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties.
• Managing contractual correspondence and issuing contractual letters.
• Implementing and managing the HSEQ management plan.
• Setting up and overseeing office administration systems.
• Ordering and managing site IT systems installation.
• Serving as Temporary Works Co-ordinator and/or Crane Co-ordinator.
• Developing project programmes to meet completion targets, including detailed, logical, resource-loaded schedules showing critical activities, quantities, key dates, procurement, statutory approvals, and method statements.
• Assigning sections of the programme to engineering staff for detailed planning and supporting their work.
• Preparing fortnightly construction programmes derived from the master schedule.
• Monitoring financial targets and conducting regular cost review meetings with the commercial team.
• Understanding activity costs and identifying critical financial activities.
• Engaging subcontractors in planning and integrating their schedules into the overall plan.
• Encouraging team ownership and involvement in the project plan.
• Coordinating operational activities with section leaders.
• Tracking progress, updating the schedule, and reporting to the Project Manager and team.
• Updating the programme weekly with actual progress and events affecting timelines.
• Reviewing upcoming critical activities and long-lead items.
• Ensuring all paperwork, permits, licenses, and approvals are in place for planned work.
• Conducting regular planning meetings to review past performance, upcoming tasks, and contingency planning.
• Holding review meetings with the Project Manager, Agent, and QS to discuss delays and disruptions.