Senior Engineer

Company Main Contractor Location Various locations within 40 miles of Walsall Salary type Salary Annual salary/hourly rate/day rate 50,000 – 55,000 Date required / start date 03/02/2025 Description one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including: Water Transport Built environment Energy They possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including: Tunnelling MEICA Temporary and permanent design Steel-fabrication Signs (design and fabrication) Health & safety equipment and products including PPE Senior Engineer The Role The Senior Engineer is to provide site engineering duties to several projects within the region, including the supervision of trainees and site engineers within the region. The role involves establishing the level and survey control for contracts and setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly. Key Responsibilities Site Engineer Establish the level and survey control for contracts – handing over for the Site Engineer to undertake daily setting out activities with confidence. Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings ensuring that checks are made regularly – ensure the Site Engineers are capable and understanding. Be present for critical setting out activities Ensure records regarding health and safety and the work environment are complete, accurate and comply with organisational and legal requirements – working with the site teams to ensure the Site Engineers are completing their allocated R&Rs. Deliver the work safely, without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality without defects Assist the Site Agent/Sub Agent in developing efficient work methods and techniques, ensuring the best use of resources and abilities are made Deputies for the Sub/Site Agent where required Materials Procurement – undertaking pre-start material take-offs working with the PMs and populating material procurement schedules. Managing Quality Carry out instrumental checks to the agreed guidelines and schedule Complete records of quality audits following agreed procedures and timescales i.e., at the end of the works Give feedback to the Site Agent/Sub Agent regarding areas where corrective action needs to be taken Compile ITPs & Quality Management Plans – be the lead for the Region. Brief ITPs to the Site Teams before delivery Managing resources Ensure the availability of resources and that they consistently meet the client’s requirements for quality, quantity, and prompt delivery – advising the Contracts Manager and confirming engineering resources. Deal with any actual or potential problems with resources promptly liaising with the Site Agent where necessary – annual reports into Junior Engineer progress Ensure records of resources are complete and accurate Organise and conduct toolbox talks Prepare and issue method statements Develop and maintain positive working relationships between operatives and staff; client and contractor; suppliers and contractors; public and contractors; and subcontractors and contractors – attend design meetings for projects supporting the PMs Line Manager for Engineers – a key part of their development and growth. Part of the recruitment process – new Site Engineers. Managing Information * Ensure early engagement with SE on project awards, Tender Handover Meetings, Pre Commencement Meetings. * Obtain all ‘as built’ information ensuring that it is accurate and relevantRecord, store and maintain records and correspondence in line with organisational and legal requirements – plan a minimum of 2 months before completion of the project for Handover of as-built and QA info. Key measures and targets: * Produce accurate records, drawing registers, and weekly diaries that will be measured routinely as part of the quality audit process Key relationships: * Site Teams and Operatives * Clients * Stakeholders About You: Essential: * Previous experience in setting out on civil engineering projects, which should include highways, infrastructure, and reinforced concrete works * Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering * CSCS card * SMSTS * Confined space training * Experience using AutoCAD * Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance * Experience in running reports and ensuring accurate record-keeping * Effective working both individually or as a team member * Ability to communicate with client representatives, site team and operatives * Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion * Employment type Permanent Hours of work Full Time Hours of work 45 hrs / week Tickets/training/certs required • Previous experience in setting out on civil engineering projects, which should include highways, infrastructure, and reinforced concrete works • Degree/HNC, or equivalent, in civil engineering • CSCS card • SMSTS • Confined space training • Experience using AutoCAD • Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance Specific experience required The Senior Engineer is to provide site engineering duties to several projects within the region, including the supervision of trainees and site engineers within the region. The role involves establishing the level and survey control for contracts and setting out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring that checks are made regularly