Chief Engineer

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Chief Engineer will lead and manage a team of engineers, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver projects to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. A key deliverable for the role is to ensure all works comply technically with contract documents, construction issue specifications, and drawings.

Daily responsibilities include monitoring the programme, assessing risks and opportunities across design, procurement, and construction activities. The Chief Engineer will  develop and implement Temporary Works proposals and maintain excellent working relationships with the client team. This role demands strong leadership, a collaborative approach, and experience delivering multi-million-pound projects in complex construction environments, with a focus on compliance with relevant building products, construction details, rules, regulations, and quality standards. The Chief Engineer will work a backshift schedule, Monday to Friday, late afternoon into the evening.

Skills:

Strong leadership and team management
Collaborative and effective team working
Experience delivering multi-million-pound nuclear or similarly regulated projects
Reinforced concrete construction expertise
Technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings
Risk and opportunity assessment across design, procurement, and construction
Temporary Works proposals development and implementation
Client relationship management
Knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant regulations
Programme monitoring and control
Certifications & Standards:

Relevant construction and safety certifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS) recommended
Likely to hold a formal qualification in civil engineering or similar
High level of knowledge of applicable building regulations and quality standards
Temporary Works Coordinator experience or certification (desirable)