Senior Civil Engineer
A leading delivery organisation within the UK power transmission and distribution sector is looking for a Senior Civil / Site Engineer to join their team on long-term, high-profile infrastructure programmes. You'll support the successful and safe delivery of civil works across live T&D environments, helping strengthen the resilience and security of the UK energy network.
This position is an office based role and looking for someone to lead a team of two (Site Engineers) This Scheme is to work on Overhead Line, National Grid project
What you'll be doing
- Championing HSE best practice and ensuring consistent standards on site
- Supporting temporary works planning and coordination (including design input and implementation)
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain
- Advising engineering teams on setting out, methods, sequencing, and constructability
- Reviewing drawings/specs and ensuring information is correct and buildable before works proceed
- Coordinating with supervisors/foremen to ensure clarity of scope, constraints, and latest revisions
- Managing the selection and requisition of materials, plant, and equipment in line with programme needs
- Producing and reviewing RAMS, work packs and associated permits / controls
- Keeping accurate site records/diaries, including changes, instructions, and key decisions
- Ensuring ITPs are in place and completed correctly (incl. dimensional checks and quality records)
What we're looking for
- Degree in Civil Engineering with 8-10 years experience (from Graduation)
- Heavy Civil experience - previously worked within the Water, Rail, highways, Power T&D and Nuclear industry
- Strong background delivering civil engineering / construction works in a site-based capacity
- Proven experience with ITPs, RAMS
- Temporary works Coordinator
- Good working knowledge of UK H&S / environmental legislation and construction compliance
- Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders from site teams through to client/engineering functions
- Able to implement and manage safe systems of work and maintain quality throughout delivery
Benefits:
- Paying up to £70,000 per annum plus 10% Annual bonus
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance of £7k
- Enhanced pension and life assurance
- Health & well being benefits
- Generous holiday allowance (with the option to purchase additional leave)
- Ongoing professional development and support towards progression
If you're a Senior Civil / Site Engineer looking for a stable permanent role on major UK energy infrastructure, apply to discuss details.
