Senior Project Engineer

Description:

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 and maintain strict quality standards
Competence across standard engineering IT packages
Relevant CSCS and up‑to‑date safety‑critical medical
Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with clients and designers
What you'll get in return

Competitive rates based on experience and seniority
Opportunity to work on a major heavy civils project with a respected contractor
Supportive engineering and management team
Exposure to complex piling operations and high‑level technical delivery

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