Senior Engineer

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Tip Top Job , Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Location: Northamptonshire (projects across UK, occasional stayaway may be required).
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience and skillset.
Additional: Company vehicle or car allowance, bonus and full benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time:
Permanent.

We have an exciting new opportunity with our client, a well-established main contractor specialising in civils, infrastructure, logistics and industrial sectors. With a strong order book of exciting projects coming up, they are looking for a dynamic Senior Engineer to join their well-established team. This role will involve work on projects UK wide, with an initial focus around Midlands areas. Due to the volume of projects undertaken and the spread of work, it is essential that any successful candidate is open to travel and may be required to stay away as required.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will lead the engineering function on site, ensuring works are delivered accurately, safely, and in line with programme requirements. You will be heavily involved in coordinating technical activities, supporting commercial decision making and driving best practice across the site team.

While experience across a range of sectors is valuable, this role is especially well suited to candidates with a strong background in industrial infrastructure projects, including large-scale warehouse facilities, logistics hubs and manufacturing environments.

• Take responsibility for all setting-out activities and site control systems
• Liaise with pre-construction and tender handover teams to establish ground models and confirm level strategies
• Review designs and contribute to value engineering exercises, identifying practical efficiencies and cost-savings opportunities
• Manage and support the on-site engineering team, ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved
• Prepare quantities, material take-offs, and manage the ordering and delivery of materials to site
• Support short-term programming and look-ahead planning
• Provide technical input into site safety planning and implementation
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring engineering and quality requirements are met
• Carry out material reconciliations for bulk and high-value orders
• Promote and implement new technologies and digital solutions to improve accuracy and productivity
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team
• Attend and contribute to site and progress meetings, providing clear technical input
• Act at all times in a way that reflects and supports the company’s values

• ONC/HNC, NVQ, BEng, or equivalent construction-related qualification (or equivalent senior-level experience)
• Proven experience delivering projects within the industrial sector is highly desirable
• Additional experience within civil engineering, retail, student accommodation, or office fit-out projects would be advantageous
• Strong all-round construction and engineering knowledge across multiple work stages
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and strong general IT skills
• A proactive, driven individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• A professional, customer-focused approach with a commitment to quality and collaboration

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering technically challenging projects, while also working within a supportive team that values innovation, development, and high standards.

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.