Senior Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,329,000 - 1,993,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Long-term career progression

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects from concept through to handover. The role involves working on projects valued from £12m to £150m and requires on-site leadership across multiple sites.

The candidate will develop delivery strategies, manage budgets, supervise site delivery teams and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery. A permanent position and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects on site.
• Experience managing packages of work exceeding £1m in value.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work across multiple project sites.

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

Strong communication

Project delivery

NEC contracts

Site delivery management

Multi-site coordination

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects and play a key role in driving safe, high-quality project execution from concept through to handover.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Engineer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Cumbria.

Role Purpose:

• Support the delivery of major infrastructure projects ranging from approximately £12m to £150m in value.
• Work across the full project lifecycle, from concept and early contractor involvement through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Lead project delivery teams and coordinate activities across one or multiple project sites.
• Develop construction strategies, delivery programmes and project plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, on time and within budget.
• Build collaborative relationships with operational teams, stakeholders and supply chain partners to drive successful project outcomes.

Job Role 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.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Experience managing packages of work exceeding £1m in value.
• Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects on site.
• Previous experience managing supply chain partners and site-based delivery teams.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work across multiple project sites.
• HNC, HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Recognised engineering and/or site management qualifications.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety certification.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Professional training and development support.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary project environments.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects delivering essential infrastructure improvements.

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