Senior Engineer

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Engineer to join the leadership team on a major civil engineering project in Plymouth. This is a long-term opportunity offering significant responsibility across planning, technical delivery, quality, and coordination of complex civil works.
You will act as a key technical lead, supporting both engineers and site teams while ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function for designated sections of the project, providing guidance to Site Engineers and setting technical standards.
• Oversee setting out, engineering controls, design coordination, and technical problem-solving.
• Review drawings, specifications and temporary works requirements; raise RFIs where required.
• Manage and maintain QA documentation, as-built records, ITP compliance and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, designers, commercial teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works comply with H&S policies, method statements and best practice safety procedures.
• Contribute to programme planning, sequencing and resource coordination.
• Assist in stakeholder/client communication, reporting and handover documentation.

Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong, proven background as a Senior Engineer or a Site Engineer ready to step up.
• Experience delivering major civils or infrastructure projects (RC structures, utilities, highways, heavy civils).
• Excellent setting-out knowledge and familiarity with modern survey equipment.
• Strong understanding of QA, temporary works and engineering compliance.
• CSCS essential; SMSTS, First Aid or other relevant certifications advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.