Senior Engineer – Substation Grid Upgrade Lead

Expanded; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke (Expanded) is recruiting a Senior Engineer for the Kiln Lane substation project in the UK. The role focuses on applying Digital Engineering, managing temporary works, and ensuring quality and safety across the delivery team.

You will interpret 3D CAD data, coordinate setting-out, and develop ITPs and surveys to meet contractual obligations while guiding a team of engineers on site.

Qualifications

• Self-delivery experience is required.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent + construction delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilise a Digital Engineering model to produce Visual Method Statements and Visual Task sheets.
• Implement and comply with the LOR Management of Temporary works procedures on projects.
• Determine suitable methods for dimensional control with input from specialists.
• Interrogate and transfer setting-out data from 3D CAD data.
• Define scope of surveys and reports to demonstrate compliance.
• Produce and ensure ITPs are created, available and aligned with specs.
• Ensure adherence to project and company quality procedures.
• Propose the best engineering methods and design processes.
• Produce and approve method statements and risk assessments.
• Support procurement activities.
• Lead a team of Senior Engineers where project allows.

Skills

Self-delivery experience

Temporary Works experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4

Job description

Laing O'Rourke (Expanded) is recruiting a Senior Engineer for the Kiln Lane substation project in the UK. The role focuses on applying Digital Engineering, managing temporary works, and ensuring quality and safety across the delivery team.

You will interpret 3D CAD data, coordinate setting-out, and develop ITPs and surveys to meet contractual obligations while guiding a team of engineers on site.