Senior Engineer
Location: Euston
Company Overview
Red Sky Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure schemes across the UK.
Our client operates across regulated and private sectors including water, transport, energy and the built environment. With long-term secured frameworks and a direct delivery model, they employ and develop their own engineering teams, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and technical excellence on every project.
Role Overview
The Senior Engineer will provide technical leadership across multiple civil engineering projects within the region.
You will be responsible for establishing survey control, overseeing setting out activities, managing quality compliance, and supporting the development of Site Engineers. The role requires strong technical capability combined with leadership and communication skills to ensure safe, accurate and efficient delivery.
Key Duties
Establish survey control and oversee detailed setting out
Lead on Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Management Plans
Ensure works are delivered safely and to specification
Deputise for the Site/Sub Agent where required
Support procurement through material take-offs
Carry out instrumental and quality checks
Manage and mentor Site Engineers and trainees
Prepare method statements and conduct toolbox talks
Coordinate as-built records and project handover documentation
Attend design and pre-commencement meetings
Essential Must-Haves
Proven setting out experience on civil engineering projects (infrastructure, highways, RC works)
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
CSCS Card
SMSTS
Experience using AutoCAD
Strong knowledge of QA processes and record keeping
Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
Confident communication skills across client and site teams
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company pension
Life assurance
Private medical cover
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company vehicle or allowance (role dependent)
Structured career progression
Ongoing training and leadership development
Long-term secured work on major infrastructure frameworks
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Red Sky Personnel directly