Senior Engineer - Civils, Shaft, Secondary lining

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited in Southampton is seeking a skilled Senior Engineer to join our team on a major underground civil engineering project. You will provide technical leadership on-site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include coordinating engineers and subcontractors, reviewing designs, RAMS, and quality records, and supporting planning to meet milestones. Relevant NEC/temporary works experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on major civil engineering or tunnelling projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures and underground works.
• Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret design drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities across all phases of the project.
• Lead setting out and surveying operations.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Produce and review RAMS, inspection test plans, and temporary works documentation.
• Coordinate site engineers, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Support planning and programme management to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Liaise with clients, designers, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with commercial matters including change management and compensation events.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Interpret drawings

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work

Job description

Senior Engineer

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Company: JGL
Position: Senior Engineer
Type: PAYE or CIS

About the Role

JGL is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Engineer to join our team in Southampton, supporting the successful delivery of a major underground civil engineering project. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex programme involving shaft construction, pipe jacking, reinforced concrete structures, and associated finishing works.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on-site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering activities across all phases of the project.

• Lead setting out and surveying operations.

• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

• Produce and review RAMS, inspection test plans, and temporary works documentation.

• Coordinate site engineers, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers.

• Monitor quality assurance processes and maintain accurate engineering records.

• Support planning and programme management to ensure milestones are achieved.

• Liaise with clients, designers, and project stakeholders.

• Assist with commercial matters including change management and compensation events.

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on major civil engineering or tunnelling projects.

• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures and underground works.

• Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating subcontractors.

• Ability to interpret design drawings and technical specifications.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Previous experience in:

  • Pipe jacking and microtunnelling operations.

  • Shaft sinking and deep excavation works.

  • Temporary works management.

  • NEC contract environments.

• CSCS Card.

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.

• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.

• First Aid at Work.

LIFE Culture
At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched ouraward-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which isdeeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Equality and Diversity
The Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].