Senior Infrastructure Delivery Engineer, Cumbria

First Recruitment Group; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects on site in Cumbria. This permanent role requires steering project teams, developing delivery strategies, and ensuring safety, quality and budget adherence across multiple sites.

Key qualifications include NEC contract familiarity, HNC/HND/Engineering degree, and recognised site management certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience managing packages of work exceeding £1m in value.
• Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects on site.
• Experience managing supply chain partners and site delivery teams.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract.
• Recognised engineering and/or site management qualifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop robust delivery plans, forecasts and programmes.
• Lead the development of delivery strategies, budgets and work package execution plans.
• Ensure effective scope management and challenge throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate site delivery teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Develop strong working relationships with operational stakeholders and wider project teams.
• Create and promote a positive safety culture focused on efficient, high-quality delivery.
• Support the achievement of zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI) and reportable incidents.
• Monitor and report project performance, progress and key delivery metrics.
• Identify project and programme risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Adapt delivery plans to accommodate project changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project requirements and compliance standards.

Skills

Project delivery leadership

Strong communication skills

On-site team management

NEC contracts familiarity

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS card

IOSH health & safety cert

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects on site in Cumbria. This permanent role requires steering project teams, developing delivery strategies, and ensuring safety, quality and budget adherence across multiple sites.

Key qualifications include NEC contract familiarity, HNC/HND/Engineering degree, and recognised site management certifications.