At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical projects in marine and civil engineering, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Company: Join a tier-one joint venture on a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme.
- Benefits: Lodging allowance for those relocating, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace promoting equality and supporting all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on high-profile projects in a secure environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, relevant experience, and security clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join a tier-one joint venture on a flagship, multi-billion-pound marine and defence infrastructure programme based in Plymouth. This is a long-term assignment working within a high-integrity, secure environment, delivering complex deep-water berths and heavy civil engineering works. To support candidates travelling from outside the local area, a lodging allowance is paid.
The Role
- Technical Control: Managing and overseeing setting out, dimensional control, and engineering accuracy for major marine and heavy civil packages.
- Workforce & Subcontractor Management: Supervising and mentoring site engineers, direct labor, and specialist subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
- HSEQ Compliance: Enforcing impeccable safety, quality, and environmental standards, including the review and writing of RAMS and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
- Temporary Works & Design: Coordinating temporary works requirements, managing the design interface, and resolving technical queries (RFIs) on site.
- Reporting & Programming: Tracking progress against the master schedule, managing daily site records, and collaborating with the project management team on short-term programming.
Essential Requirements
- Heavy Civils / Marine Expertise: A strong background as a Senior Engineer or experienced Section Engineer on major infrastructure schemes (e.g., docks, marine, piling, or heavy concrete structures).
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain or currently hold relevant UK security clearance (due to the defence nature of the facility).
- Technical Qualification: A degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Site Ready: A valid CSCS card, SMSTS, and First Aid at Work certificate.
- Precision & Quality Focused: Proven experience managing quality control, ITPs, and accurate as-built records within highly regulated environments.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. 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.
Senior Engineer in Plymouth employer: Construction, Property and Engineering
Join a leading tier-one joint venture in Plymouth, where as a Senior Engineer, you will be part of a prestigious multi-billion-pound marine and defence infrastructure programme. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and employee development, offering unique benefits such as a lodging allowance for those relocating. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth in a secure and dynamic environment.
Contact Details:
Construction, Property and Engineering Recruitment Team
