Senior Engineer

Location: Camden Area

Senior Engineer

Location:

Euston

Company Overview

Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure schemes across the UK.

Our client operates across regulated and private sectors including water, transport, energy and the built environment. With long-term secured frameworks and a direct delivery model, they employ and develop their own engineering teams, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and technical excellence on every project.

Role Overview

The Senior Engineer will provide technical leadership across multiple civil engineering projects within the region.

You will be responsible for establishing survey control, overseeing setting out activities, managing quality compliance, and supporting the development of Site Engineers. The role requires strong technical capability combined with leadership and communication skills to ensure safe, accurate and efficient delivery.

Key Duties

Establish survey control and oversee detailed setting out

Lead on Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Management Plans

Ensure works are delivered safely and to specification

Deputise for the Site/Sub Agent where required

Support procurement through material take-offs

Carry out instrumental and quality checks

Manage and mentor Site Engineers and trainees

Prepare method statements and conduct toolbox talks

Coordinate as-built records and project handover documentation

Attend design and pre-commencement meetings

Essential Must-Haves

Proven setting out experience on civil engineering projects (infrastructure, highways, RC works)

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Experience using AutoCAD

Strong knowledge of QA processes and record keeping

Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision

Confident communication skills across client and site teams

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent)

Structured career progression

Ongoing training and leadership development

Long-term secured work on major infrastructure frameworks

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Red Sky Personnel directly