Senior Project Engineer- Civil/Site

EWI Recruitment; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Civil/Site to lead the technical delivery of civil and site development projects from design through construction and completion in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires an experienced civil engineer with strong project coordination, commercial awareness, and a proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality work within programme and budget constraints.

You will coordinate consultants, review drawings, monitor progress, prepare reports, and provide

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Substantial experience delivering civil/site development projects.
• Professional registration or progress toward chartered status desirable.
• Knowledge of construction methods, standards, health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and site engineering design through construction and completion.
• Review drawings and technical specifications; coordinate consultants and contractors.
• Monitor progress, costs, and compliance with designs and contracts.
• Prepare reports, risk assessments, and construction documentation.
• Support procurement, tender evaluations, site meetings, and progress updates.
• Identify risks and implement practical solutions across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Coordination

Construction Management

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil design software

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Civil/Site to lead the technical delivery of civil and site development projects from design through construction and completion. This role will suit an experienced civil engineer with strong project coordination skills, sound commercial awareness, and a proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality work within programme and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities will include managing civil engineering design activities, reviewing drawings and technical specifications, coordinating consultants, contractors and project stakeholders, and resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle. You will monitor construction progress, quality, costs and compliance with approved designs, contracts, relevant standards and statutory requirements. The role will also involve preparing and reviewing technical reports, method statements, programmes, risk assessments and construction documentation; supporting procurement and tender evaluations; attending site meetings; and providing clear progress updates to senior project personnel. You will be expected to identify project risks early, implement practical solutions, and ensure that changes, defects and variations are properly recorded and managed.

Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering and have substantial experience delivering civil, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, utilities, roads or wider site development projects. Professional registration or progress toward chartered status is desirable. You will need strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering standards, health and safety requirements, quality assurance processes and contract administration. Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the confidence to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and to provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Proficiency with relevant design, planning and project management software will be advantageous. A proactive, detail-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment are also required.