Senior Engineer – Major Civils

Enable Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on major civil engineering schemes

Exposure to complex infrastructure packages

Career progression

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to manage civil engineering projects in Glasgow. This role involves site-based engineering alongside office support, focusing on technical compliance and quality assurance for major civils packages. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in civil engineering and the ability to lead site teams. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000, with opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior engineering roles on major civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes in civil engineering.
• Ability to manage and lead site engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Site Engineers and setting out teams.
• Ensure accurate setting out and technical compliance.
• Review drawings and resolve technical queries.
• Coordinate with design teams and consultants.
• Manage quality assurance documentation and ITPs.
• Oversee inspections and testing regimes.
• Maintain accurate as-built records.
• Support programme delivery and sequencing.
• Assist Project Managers with reporting and coordination.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across engineering activities.
• Support preparation and implementation of RAMS.

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer on major civil engineering projects

Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction processes

Experience managing site engineering teams

Ability to coordinate with design and commercial teams

CSCS card

SMSTS or SSSTS

Job description

Enable Resourcing is recruiting for a Senior Engineer – Major Civils to join a leading contractor delivering complex civil engineering works across Central London.

This role will involve a combination of site-based engineering and office support from the King’s Cross office, taking technical responsibility for sections of major civils packages.

You will play a key role in ensuring engineering excellence, quality assurance and programme performance across high-profile infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Site Engineers and setting out teams
• Ensuring accurate setting out and technical compliance
• Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries
• Coordinating with design teams and consultants
• Managing quality assurance documentation and ITPs
• Overseeing inspections and testing regimes
• Maintaining accurate as-built records
• Supporting programme delivery and sequencing
• Assisting Project Managers with reporting and coordination
• Ensuring health and safety compliance across engineering activities
• Supporting preparation and implementation of RAMS

You will ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with design and specification requirements.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer on major civil engineering projects
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering construction processes
• Experience managing site engineering teams
• Ability to coordinate with design and commercial teams
• CSCS card
• SMSTS or SSSTS

You will be technically confident, organised and capable of managing complex engineering packages within a busy London project environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
• Opportunity to work on major civil engineering schemes in London
• Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure packages
• Career progression within a leading contractor environment

If you are an experienced Senior Engineer looking to take technical responsibility on major civils projects in London, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Enable Resourcing for a confidential discussion.