Senior Ground Engineering Lead: Safety, Quality & Delivery

AEPartners UK; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health benefits package

15% project uplift during project

Job summary

AEPartners UK is seeking a senior leader to run multiple work fronts in ground engineering. You will drive safety, quality, and programme outcomes, while mentoring engineers and maintaining NEC4 compliance across projects.

Responsibilities include resource allocation, risk and issue resolution, procurement planning, QA, and cost/value forecasting. Some weekend/night rotation may be required; attractive benefits and a 15% uplift apply during the project.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in senior leadership of work fronts.
• Degree in Civil/Geotechnical; IEng/CEng desirable.
• CSCS required; SMSTS; NEC4 accreditation preferred.
• Advanced D-Wall/soil mixing; rapid issue resolution.
• Strong NEC4 processes and float/path knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource allocation for ground engineering works and drive close-out of non-conformities.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analysis; provide safety leadership.
• Define workface procurement plans; manage subcontractor performance/variations.
• Own QA plan for D-Wall/soil mixing; ensure ITP coverage; close NCRs.
• Benchmark rates, lead weekly productivity reviews, and analyze outcomes.
• Own detailed sequencing; manage float; run critical path checks; recovery resequencing.
• Lead EWs/CEs preparation; manage cost/value trends; contribute forecast.
• Coach engineers; manage performance and disciplinary matters; engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Project planning

Education

Civil/Geotechnical degree

IEng/CEng desirable

Tools

P6

MS Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Cemar

Job description

AEPartners UK is seeking a senior leader to run multiple work fronts in ground engineering. You will drive safety, quality, and programme outcomes, while mentoring engineers and maintaining NEC4 compliance across projects.

Responsibilities include resource allocation, risk and issue resolution, procurement planning, QA, and cost/value forecasting. Some weekend/night rotation may be required; attractive benefits and a 15% uplift apply during the project.