Senior Engineer

Description:

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major geotechnical renewal and infrastructure scheme in the Bristol area. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK.

The project involves major earthworks, geotechnical stabilisation, infrastructure renewals, and associated civils packages within a technically demanding live environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering delivery across site operations.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for all engineering coordination and technical delivery across the project. This is a site-based role requiring a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and previous experience progressing through Tier 1 contractor environments.

You will manage junior engineers, coordinate technical documentation, oversee setting out activities, and maintain strong communication with both client and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.

There will be some office-based work in Bristol alongside occasional flexibility for home working where project requirements allow.

The role may involve occasional weekend and night works, including a planned 24/7 possession period between July and August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Managing all engineering delivery across the project
Producing and managing material approvals, ITPs, and technical documentation
Compiling WPPs, RAMS, and construction records
Managing red-line drawings and as-built information
Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and operational teams
Leading and supporting junior engineering staff
Carrying out setting out duties where required using GPS and Total Station equipment
Supporting programme delivery and engineering problem-solving on site
Maintaining quality assurance and compliance standards throughout the project

Requirements

Minimum 8 years’ experience within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Previous Tier 1 contractor experience essential
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience managing engineering delivery on large infrastructure schemes
Strong technical understanding of geotechnical, civils, or infrastructure works
Ability to work within demanding operational environments and shift patterns

Essential Qualifications

HND / BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering
ICE membership or working toward professional accreditation
Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) CITB qualification
SMSTS

Desirable Qualifications

PTS (Rail)
Appointed Person (AP)
ALO Planner / Coordinator / Responsible Manager experience

What’s on Offer

Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure scheme
Competitive salary or freelance rate
Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor
Complex and technically challenging project environment
Strong pipeline of future infrastructure work