We are recruiting a Senior Engineer to join a tier-two civil engineering contractor on a civils infrastructure project based near Reading. This is a direct delivery role requiring an experienced engineer to lead site technical control, manage engineering teams, and drive delivery standards for a high-profile asset upgrade.
The Role
As Senior Engineer, you will lead technical governance and delivery on-site, overseeing setting-out precision, sub-agent support, and practical problem-solving on the ground. Your day-to-day will involve:
Engineering Control & Quality: Overseeing high-accuracy setting out, managing the implementation of ITPs, review of test results, and ensuring robust as-built documentation and quality handovers.
Technical Interface & Design Coordination: Reviewing complex construction drawings, managing CAD data, and driving the TQ/RFI process to resolve design conflicts before they impact delivery schedules.
Work Package Management: Authoring, reviewing, and approving RAMS, Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), and temporary works controls prior to shift execution.
Subcontractor & Resource Leadership: Managing sub-agents, site engineers, and specialist subcontractors, tracking daily productivity against the baseline program, and driving commercial accuracy on site.
HSEQ & Site Governance: Enforcing a proactive safety culture, conducting routine site audits, and ensuring all works strictly adhere to environmental, safety, and client-specific standards.
Essential Requirements
Direct Delivery Experience: A proven track record operating as a Senior Engineer or established Site Engineer ready to step up, working directly for a civil engineering contractor.
Technical Qualification: A degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering or a related construction management discipline.
Certifications: Valid CSCS card, SMSTS certification, and Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator (TWS/TWC) qualification preferred.
Technical Capability: Strong literacy in modern surveying equipment, 3D setting-out models, AutoCAD, and short-term program management tools.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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