Senior Engineer

Role overview:

My client is a World Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Civils South West team, delivering critical civils works as part of the CP7 framework. This is a key role managing engineering processes from design through to delivery, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality across multiple sites.
You will act as the Construction Responsible Engineer (CRE) for design sign-off, lead a team of engineers and apprentices, and liaise closely with design managers and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

Duties:

• Manage engineering processes from design to delivery on CP7 works.
• Act as CRE for design sign-off and technical assurance.
• Oversee health & safety inspections and compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team (graduate engineer, apprentices, site engineers).
• Manage subcontractors and challenge non-conformance.
• Handle technical queries, RFIs, NCRs, and material acceptance requests (MARS).
• Prepare and approve work package plans, CPPs, task briefs, and risk control schedules.
• Attend IDC/IDR meetings and liaise with design managers.
• Programme works and ensure timely delivery.

Essential Skills:

• Rail experience (Network Rail processes preferred).
• Strong civil engineering background.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Qualifications:
• Civil Engineering degree (preferably Master’s).
• CSCS card.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) – training can be provided.
• SMSTS or SSSTS (training can be provided).
Desirable:
• CRE experience ideally.
• Membership of ICE and/or working towards chartership.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary

* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday

* Option to buy additional annual leave

* Private medical care

* Pension

* Life Assurance

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts

* Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training

* Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits

* Employee Assistance programme

* Mental health, physical health, and financial support

* 24/7 Virtual GP service