Position: Senior Engineer
Location: Site-based - Coventry, Burton Green
Hours: 07:30-17:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance
A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major infrastructure project based in Coventry (Burton Green). This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled civil engineer to step into a senior role with site leadership responsibilities and long-term progression potential.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Engineer (Sub Agent level) will take a hands-on leadership role across a critical phase of the project, managing a small team of engineers and driving technical delivery across the site.
Key duties include:
Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring site engineers to ensure works are delivered in accordance with the design, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Technical Oversight: Bringing strong experience in heavy reinforced concrete structures and earthworks to manage complex engineering elements.
Site Execution: Supporting day-to-day construction operations, ensuring activities are delivered to programme, within scope and budget.
Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving technical issues on-site, liaising with the wider project team as needed.
Documentation & Planning: Preparing key project documentation and contributing to short-term planning and sequencing of works.
Cover for Agent: Taking ownership when required in the Agent's absence, including responsibilities such as procurement, order control, and programme management.
Required Experience & Skills:
Demonstrable background in civil engineering with a strong focus on reinforced concrete and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Proven experience managing and mentoring site engineers.
Strong technical ability with a proactive approach to on-site problem solving.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project stakeholders, subcontractors, and the client team.
Experience working to Tier 1 contractor standards for health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
Qualifications & Certifications:
Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
SMSTS or SSSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor, Lifting Appointed Person, Utilities Appointed Person, and First Aid qualifications are desirable.
Professional memberships (e.g. ICE, IEng) are advantageous but not essential.
Technical Proficiency:
Confident in the use of AutoCAD, Office 365, and cloud-based project systems.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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