Senior Engineer (Major Projects)

Groundforce; Morley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Life Assurance 3x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Shield

Job summary

Groundforce is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead structural and geotechnical design across complex projects. You will mentor junior engineers, oversee design delivery, and ensure outputs meet industry standards in a hands‑on leadership role.

The role covers Cat2 and Cat3 schemes, requires a civil/structural degree and 3+ years post‑graduate experience, and involves working to CDM and safety requirements while coordinating across project teams.

Qualifications

• : Minimum of 3 years' post‑graduate engineering experience.
• : Degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc).
• : Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and health and safety in engineering environments.
• : Proven ability to design and check structural and geotechnical schemes to a high standard.
• : Confident managing workload independently and supervising others effectively.
• : Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high‑quality design solutions for Cat2/ Cat3 schemes.
• Manage day‑to‑day engineering workload and support coordination across project teams.
• Design bespoke structural and geotechnical products or components.
• Ensure all designs comply with current regulations and industry best practices.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Graduate and Design Engineers.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assist with workload as required.
• Apply and maintain safe working practices in line with CDM and health and safety requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate technical documentation and records.
• Contribute to project planning, progress tracking, and resource management.
• Drive improvements to design processes and technical decision‑making.
• Engage in project work to ensure timely, quality delivery.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Geotechnical design

Structural design

Mentoring

Project planning

Documentation

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Civil/Structural engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer with proven experience in structural and geotechnical design to lead complex engineering projects across a range of sectors. This is a hands‑on technical and leadership role involving the management of design delivery, mentoring of junior engineers, and ensuring outputs meet relevant industry standards.

You’ll work across challenging schemes—often Category 2 and 3 in complexity—while applying best practice, current legislation, and advanced engineering tools. The role involves designing bespoke solutions, overseeing design compliance, and contributing to the development of continuous improvements in engineering delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality design solutions for complex (Cat3) and moderately complex (Cat2) engineering schemes.
• Manage day-to-day engineering workload and support coordination across project teams.
• Design bespoke structural and geotechnical products or components.
• Ensure all designs comply with current regulations and industry best practices.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Graduate and Design Engineers.
• Working closely with the other technical teams to assist with the workload as required.
• Apply and maintain safe working practices in line with CDM and health and safety requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate technical documentation and records.
• Take a proactive role in project planning, progress tracking, and resource management.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and improvements to design processes.
• Engage in specific project work as needed, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in civil and/or structural engineering or equivalent (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc).
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant post‑graduate engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and health and safety in engineering environments.
• Proven ability to design and check structural and geotechnical schemes to a high standard.
• Confident managing workload independently and supervising others effectively.
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Comfortable working without supervision and taking initiative on technical matters.
• Ability to share knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
• Commercial awareness, including appreciation of cost, buildability, and programme constraints.
• Experienced user of Autodesk AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.); good knowledge of Revit is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Can Offer You

• Salary sacrifice pension
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well‑known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining
• All the above benefits are managed through our Employee Engagement Platform - 'Spotlight'

A Little About Us

Groundforce is the market‑leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for various industries. With a remarkable 60‑year heritage, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services.

We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high‑quality equipment for our customers. Our goal is to be the convenient one‑stop shop for “total solutions” in the construction and civil engineering industry.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.