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Senior Engineer

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: Girling Jones Ltd
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 340 - 380 GBP Daily GBP 340.00 380.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Opportunity

We re recruiting an experienced Senior Engineer to take on a pivotal role within a flagship civil engineering project in Britain s Ocean City. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant scheme where engineering excellence, precision and delivery truly matter.
If you re looking for a role with real visibility, longevity and technical challenge, this is a project you can proudly put your name to.

The Client

Our client is a highly respected civil engineering contractor with an outstanding reputation across the marine, water, environmental infrastructure and energy sectors. Renowned for delivering complex, high-quality projects, they are trusted by major public and private sector clients and enjoy a strong pipeline of repeat business as a result.

Joining this team means working in an environment that demands excellence and gives you the platform to help define it.

The Role

Based on site within the operations team, you ll take responsibility for one of three major sections of work on this high-profile scheme. As Senior Engineer, you ll play a hands-on leadership role, supporting delivery while mentoring and guiding junior engineers on site.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Leading engineering delivery across your section of works
  • Managing and supporting junior engineers
  • Management of specialist subcontractors
  • Client meetings
  • Coordinating site activities to ensure programme, quality and safety targets are achieved
  • Checking and drafting RAMS
  • Commercial liaison with QS teams
  • Working closely with site management and technical teams
  • Contributing to problem-solving and technical decision-making on complex works
About You

We re seeking a Senior Engineer who thrives in technically demanding environments and enjoys responsibility:
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a similar engineering role as senior or section engineer
  • Experience working on large Civil Engineering projects with complex RC structures essential
  • Marine experience desirable
  • Experience in a nuclear or highly regulated environment is advantageous but not essential
  • Strong understanding of quality-driven delivery and engineering best practice
  • Confident communicator, able to influence teams on site
  • Educated to HNC / HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • Able to achieve SC Security Clearance
What s In It for You? In addition to a competitive salary and strong benefits package, you ll benefit from:
  • Long-term security on a major, high-profile infrastructure project
  • A technically challenging role with genuine responsibility and visibility
  • The chance to work on a project you can truly hang your hat on
  • A stable employer with a strong forward workload and future opportunities
Sounds interesting? The click apply to hear more!
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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