At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex piling projects and ensure quality compliance in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Join a top civil engineering contractor known for technical excellence and safety leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative team culture.
- Other info: Exciting projects and a chance to work with industry leaders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure schemes while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in piling and ground engineering with strong civil engineering knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company
You'll be joining a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex piling and ground‐engineering packages across major infrastructure schemes. Their teams specialise in Rotary Bored Piling, CFA piling, pile load testing and heavy civil operations, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety leadership and high‐quality delivery.
Your new role
You will operate as a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer on a busy piling project, providing engineering oversight, quality assurance and temporary works compliance. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring design and quality compliance across all piling activities
- Monitoring and evaluating ground condition variations
- Producing RAMS, method statements, ITPs and lift plans
- Managing rig instrumentation records, production graphs and as‐built drawings
- Working closely with the Construction Supervisor to ensure safe, planned and compliant operations
- Liaising with clients, designers, suppliers and commercial teams
- Supporting contract administration, early warnings and compensation events
- Attending weekly progress meetings and maintaining accurate daily records
Heavy civils and piling experience is essential.
What you'll need to succeed
Strong background in piling and ground engineering (Rotary Bored, CFA, load testing). Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and temporary works. Ability to lead technical excellence.
Senior Project Engineer in Cardiff employer: Hays Construction and Property
As a leading civil engineering contractor, our company offers an exceptional work environment where technical excellence and safety leadership are at the forefront of our operations. Located in a vibrant area with access to major infrastructure projects, we provide our employees with ample opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work culture, and a commitment to high-quality delivery. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and supports your career development in the dynamic field of civil engineering.
Contact Details:
Hays Construction and Property Recruitment Team
