Senior Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bedford
Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team on a major infrastructure scheme at the Universal Studios Resort development in Bedford. This is a key site-based role responsible for leading the engineering delivery of complex civil engineering and infrastructure works, ensuring that quality, safety, and programme objectives are consistently achieved.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience on large-scale infrastructure, heavy civil engineering, highways, utilities, earthworks, or reinforced concrete projects, with a strong understanding of complex construction methodologies, stakeholder management, and health, safety, and environmental compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a landmark development while playing a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a high-profile and technically challenging infrastructure project.
What you will be doing:
- Lead and manage setting out activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications
- Mentor and supervise Site and Section Engineers, promoting engineering best practice
- Review drawings, identify design changes, and raise technical queries where required
- Oversee subcontractors and coordinate site activities to avoid programme clashes
- Ensure quality assurance, ITP compliance, and "right first time" delivery
- Manage temporary works, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
- Maintain strong control of construction information and technical documentation
What you will bring:
- HNC/HND or degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Proven experience delivering Energy, RC frame or heavy civils projects
- Strong technical knowledge, including setting out and engineering principles
- Experience managing teams and mentoring junior engineers
- SMSTS qualified; TWC desirable
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
- Health Care Cashplan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Life Assurance
- Buy/sell holidays
- Other discounts and Cashback plans
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Senior Engineer in Bedford employer: Careys
At Careys, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in our Glasgow office. As a Trainee Estimator, you'll benefit from 26 days of holiday, a competitive salary, and opportunities for long-term development, all while working on exciting projects that will enhance your skills and expertise. Join us to kick-start your career in construction with a company that values growth and innovation.
