Site Engineer

Bimplus; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major highways scheme in Colchester, delivering engineering leadership and technical oversight on a high-profile infrastructure project.

You will review drawings, coordinate with site teams and subcontractors, monitor quality and progress, and drive delivery from an engineering perspective on this 12-month contract in Colchester.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on major highways/civil projects.
• Strong understanding of highways construction and engineering principles.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure schemes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; able to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering support across a major highways scheme.
• Oversee engineering activities and ensure works are delivered to programme and required standards.
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, designers and project management.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Monitor quality, progress and compliance across the works.
• Identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Support the successful delivery of the project from an engineering perspective.

Skills

Senior Engineer

Highways construction

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major highways scheme in Colchester, working as part of a high-profile infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering support across a major highways scheme.
• Oversee engineering activities and ensure works are delivered to programme and required standards.
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, designers and project management.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Monitor quality, progress and compliance across the works.
• Identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Support the successful delivery of the project from an engineering perspective.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Engineer on major highways/civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of highways construction and engineering principles.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure schemes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of engineering activities.

The Opportunity

• 12-month contract
• Start: 24 August 2026
• Colchester-based project