Senior Engineer

Project: £40 million rail infrastructure scheme
Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 years

The opportunity

We are working with a leading UK civil engineering contractor to appoint a Senior Engineer on a £40 million embankment stabilisation scheme on a major railway line near Reading.

This complex and technically challenging project will be delivered within a live railway environment. With around 3 to 4 years of work ahead, it offers long term stability and the chance to make a lasting impact on one of the UK's critical transport networks.

Scope of works

Embankment stabilisation within a live rail environment
Soil nailing operations
Drainage installation and improvement works
Site establishment and vegetation clearance
Associated civil engineering and earthworks packagesThe role

You will take responsibility for the engineering management of a section of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with site management, subcontractors, designers and client stakeholders, you will also provide leadership to the site engineering team.

Key responsibilities

Leading engineering activities on allocated sections of work
Developing and implementing construction methodologies
Managing engineering teams and coordinating site activities
Reviewing and managing risk assessments and method statements
Liaising with designers, consultants, subcontractors and client representatives
Solving engineering and logistical challenges on site
Monitoring programme performance and critical path activities
Maintaining accurate site records, reports and documentation
Supporting cost control and contributing to estimates and commercial reporting
Driving continuous improvement and innovative engineering solutionsWhat you will need

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
Experience as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer on major infrastructure projects
A background in rail, earthworks, embankment stabilisation, geotechnical, highways or heavy civil engineering
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering principles
Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality standards on major projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of engineering delivery