Senior Engineer
Office-based with site support | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Poolhall Recruitment are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our clients team and provide end-to-end engineering support – from tender stage through to project handover. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on technical excellence, enjoys mentoring junior staff, and wants to play a pivotal role in setting projects up for success.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Engineer, you’ll be the technical lead ensuring our projects start on the right foot. Your work will cover:
Pre-Contract / Tender Support
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Reviewing and managing all contractual and technical documentation (drawings, surveys, specs, etc).
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Building robust earthworks tender models and delivering accurate cut/fill volumes with clear assumptions.
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Identifying risks and gaps, raising RFIs, and contributing to tender method statements and programmes.
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Providing volumetric inputs to estimating and commercial teams, while maintaining strict revision control.
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Handing over comprehensive packages to site-based engineering teams to ensure smooth project launch.
Engineering & Modelling
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Producing accurate 3D models for earthworks, remediation platforms, roads, stone matts, and temporary works.
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Preparing machine control files (Trimble/Topcon), stake-out models, and set-out drawings.
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Delivering detailed volume reports, section plots, and validation packs for client and internal approvals.
Document Control & Information Management
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Setting up and managing all received information for tenders and pre-construction (metadata, versioning, registers, etc).
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Maintaining a clear, auditable trail of documentation to ensure only approved revisions feed into models.
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Coordinating closely with design, survey, and commercial teams to keep deliverables aligned.
Handover & Site Support
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Preparing Engineer’s Handover Packs, including approved models, setting-out schedules, and risk logs.
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Briefing site engineers and providing early-stage support with rapid updates where needed.
Leadership & Mentoring
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Supervising and supporting junior engineers on larger projects.
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Providing coaching, regular feedback, and opportunities for development to ensure high standards.
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience as an Engineer with strong 3D modelling and earthworks expertise.
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Excellent knowledge of machine control systems (Trimble/Topcon).
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Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
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Ability to manage information flows and maintain revision control.
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Leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring junior engineers.
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