Senior Engineer

Position: Senior Engineer (Permanent)
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