Senior Engineer - Major Projects at Soil Engineering in Leeds

Senior Engineer - Major Projects at Soil Engineering in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Soil Engineering

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage major projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery across the UK.
  • Company: Soil Engineering, a leader in geotechnical solutions with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Career support, hybrid working options, health schemes, and competitive salary with bonuses.
  • Other info: Opportunities for career growth and extensive training available.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the geotechnical industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in geotechnics and construction, with strong communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Job Overview

Senior Engineer – Major Projects at Soil Engineering (Leeds, England, UK). Full‑time, on‑site position with opportunities for career growth and extensive training.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day‑to‑day operational control of contracts across the UK, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and delivery to programme.
  • Ensure contract performance aligns with budget, maintaining a motivated, effective and safety‑conscious workforce.
  • Maintain commercial awareness and support client relationships through clear communication.
  • Collaborate with the Site team to monitor project progress and resolve issues.
  • Oversee contract administration, including cost control, progress tracking, and performance reporting.
  • Facilitate site mobilisation, site works and contract completion.

Qualifications

  • Experience in the geotechnical industry, including ground condition assessment, drilling and site investigation.
  • Solid understanding of geotechnical processes and contract management.
  • Previous construction industry experience is essential.
  • Full UK driving licence required.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; customer‑service focused and professional.
  • Willingness to learn, flexible in terms of work and location, frequent travel within the UK.

Benefits

  • Career support: pathways to chartership, professional training, paid annual membership.
  • Attractive holiday allowance with option to purchase additional leave; hybrid working available in some roles.
  • Family‑friendly leave (maternity, adoption, paternity).
  • Health and wellbeing schemes: Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP access, optional dental plan, routine medical checks, occupational health and wellbeing support, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym discounts.
  • Paid volunteering day.
  • Taxable bonuses for achievements (academic or chartership), service awards.
  • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme, share scheme, enhanced sick pay, contributory pension, life assurance.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited is committed to equal opportunities in employment, with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.

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Senior Engineer - Major Projects at Soil Engineering in Leeds employer: Soil Engineering

Soil Engineering is an exceptional employer located in Leeds, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety, quality, and employee wellbeing. With extensive training opportunities and clear pathways for career advancement, employees are supported in their professional growth while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellbeing schemes and family-friendly leave. The company fosters a collaborative culture where communication and teamwork are key, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the geotechnical industry.

Soil Engineering

Contact Details:

Soil Engineering Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Engineer - Major Projects at Soil Engineering in Leeds

Geotechnical Industry Experience
Ground Condition Assessment
Drilling and Site Investigation
Contract Management
Safety Awareness
Cost Control
Project Progress Monitoring