Senior Pre-Construction Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle or Allowance

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

CVL:LDN is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Engineer experienced in the early stages of complex Civil Engineering projects, with a focus on HV cable route delivery. You will lead a pre-construction team, coordinate design and planning activities, and ensure solutions are practical and compliant before construction begins.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder management, coordination with clients and authorities, and the ability to identify risks early while maintaining buildability and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design principles.
• Knowledge of trenchless techniques and ground investigation processes.
• Experience managing a pre-construction team.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pre-construction team on HV cable route projects.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Designers, Planners, construction and commercial teams to ensure buildability.
• Oversee technical submissions, drawings, and documentation for compliance and quality assurance.
• Delegate work to ensure design and pre-construction documents are prepared and approved.
• Identify risks early and provide practical, buildable solutions.
• Engage with clients, local authorities and asset owners.
• Support programme development with realistic sequencing and construction methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Are you a Pre-Construction Engineer experienced in working on early stages of complex Civil Engineering projects? Looking for progression with a forward-thinking company with excellent opportunities?! If so, then read on!

Our client is a leading international Civil Engineering company who are looking to strengthen the team working on high value, demanding HV cable route projects. The Senior Pre-Construction Engineer role is a key role in coordinating initial concept through to delivery, ensuring technical solutions are practical, compliant, and fully coordinated ahead of construction.

Salary to £70k | Company Vehicle or Allowance | Private Healthcare | Stakeholder Pension | Life Assurance | 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Hybrid Working

• As Senior Pre-Construction Engineer, you will lead a team involved in the development and delivery of high-voltage (HV) cable route projects. This role focuses on early-stage engineering and design coordination for works including SEDs (Site Enabling Works), bridges, trial hole investigations, and directional drilling / trenchless solutions
• Interpret and apply Civil and Structural design principles to ensure safe, efficient delivery
• Coordinate with Engineers, Designers, Planners, construction and commercial teams to ensure buildability
• Oversee technical submissions, drawings, and documentation to ensure full compliance and quality assurance
• Delegate to ensure all design and pre-construction documentation is in place, checked, and approved prior to delivery
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities early, providing practical solutions to mitigate issues
• Engage with key stakeholders including clients, local authorities, and third-party asset owners
• Support programme development with realistic sequencing and construction methodologies

• As Senior Pre-Construction Engineer you will be degree qualified (or equavalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design principles
• Knowledge of trenchless techniques, ground investigation processes (trial holes) and familiarity with bridge structures and crossing methodologies
• Responsible for managing a pre-construction team
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to identify risks early and provide practical, buildable solutions
• Proficient in reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical submissions

Please note: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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