Senior Highway Engineer — Lead Multi-Modal Selby Project

Galliford Try; Selby; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Be Well wellness programme

Job summary

Galliford Try in Selby is seeking a Senior Engineer for an £8m highways project. You will take full responsibility for setting out, engineering control and quality, and you will coordinate and mentor the site engineering team on this Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) scheme.

This role focuses on delivering multi-modal transport facilities, improving walking and cycling provisions, reducing congestion, and delivering greener infrastructure in Selby town centre.

Qualifications

• Work safely and proficiently interpret data and drawings.
• Advanced setting out skills, including Level, EDM, and GPS knowledge.
• Relevant civil engineering experience (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation).
• Strong leadership, delegation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and assist in project planning and resource coordination.
• Manage subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Write, review, and implement RAMS, ITPs and RTMs.
• Supervise site engineering team, delegate tasks, and mentor junior engineers.
• Control project schedules, attend coordination meetings, and update progress as required.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, raise design-related RFIs and TQs, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate with the commercial team for accurate financial reporting, manage snagging systems, and minimize site waste.

Skills

Advanced setting out

Leadership

Problem solving

Interpret data and drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3

CSCS card

Tools

Office 365

CAD

Job description

Galliford Try in Selby is seeking a Senior Engineer for an £8m highways project. You will take full responsibility for setting out, engineering control and quality, and you will coordinate and mentor the site engineering team on this Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) scheme.

This role focuses on delivering multi-modal transport facilities, improving walking and cycling provisions, reducing congestion, and delivering greener infrastructure in Selby town centre.