Senior Project Engineer - Piling

Carmichael UK; Buckley; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major piling and ground engineering project based in Clwyd. This role involves supporting the Project Manager in planning and delivering piling operations and coordinating engineering activities across multiple fronts.

You will review RAMS, ITPs and temporary works, supervise subcontractors and site teams, and ensure safety, quality and programme compliance on site. A CSCS card and health and safety expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Project Engineer on piling, foundations or ground engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of bored piling, CFA piling, rotary piling, diaphragm walls, sheet piling or foundation works.
• Experience managing engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to review and implement RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with the planning and delivery of piling operations.
• Managing engineering activities across multiple work fronts.
• Reviewing and implementing RAMS, ITPs, temporary works and construction methodologies.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.
• Monitoring quality standards and maintaining project documentation.
• Managing technical queries and providing engineering solutions on site.
• Producing progress reports and supporting commercial and programme requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Piling experience

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Quality documentation

Health and safety

Construction RAMS/ITPs

Education

Civil Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Piling Works

Location: Clwyd

Duration: September 2026 - approx 5 months

Hours: Monday to Friday (project-dependent)

Rate: £400/day ltd

Start Date: September 2026

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major piling and ground engineering project based in Clwyd. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of specialist piling works on a high-profile industrial project.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager with the planning and delivery of piling operations.
• Managing engineering activities across multiple work fronts.
• Reviewing and implementing RAMS, ITPs, temporary works and construction methodologies.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.
• Monitoring quality standards and maintaining project documentation.
• Managing technical queries and providing engineering solutions on site.
• Producing progress reports and supporting commercial and programme requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Project Engineer on piling, foundations or ground engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of bored piling, CFA piling, rotary piling, diaphragm walls, sheet piling or foundation works.
• Experience managing engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to review and implement RAMS, ITPs and quality documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CSCS Card (essential).
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline