Senior Engineer

Cavendish Professionals

Senior Engineer

Appointment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Job Category: Construction

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to take responsibility for all on-site engineering activities. You will oversee setting-out engineers and subcontractors while taking ownership of Temporary Works coordination and compliance. This is a key site-based role, ensuring technical accuracy, quality assurance, and safe delivery of works across the project.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead all setting-out activities, ensuring accuracy across RC frames, groundworks, and structural elements

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Manage and verify site engineering surveys, including drainage, slab levels, lift shafts, stairwells, and as-built records

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Coordinate and check construction drawings, resolving dimensional clashes and discrepancies

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Oversee Temporary Works implementation in line with approved designs and safety procedures

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Carry out QA inspections, including rebar checks, cube testing, and post-pour slab edge level surveys

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Order and coordinate materials for RC frame, drainage, and waterproofing packages

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Inspections, QA documentation, and issue tracking

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Manage drawings and project documentation

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Raise and track RFIs, resolve setting-out issues, and support site safety and compliance requirements

About You

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Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering

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Proven experience delivering engineering works on major construction projects, ideally involving RC frame, groundworks, and high-rise structures

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Experience managing and mentoring site engineers

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Temporary Works accredited, with a strong practical understanding of TWC/TWS responsibilities

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Proficient in Fieldview for QA reporting and inspections

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Confident using 4Projects (or similar systems) to manage drawings and technical documentation

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Strong setting-out, surveying, and construction sequencing skills

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Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with confidence liaising with subcontractors, consultants, and site teams

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Proactive approach to health & safety, quality control, and compliance