Senior Engineer

Graeme Alexander Senior Account Manager [email removed] Apply Now Senior Engineer Ref #: 84882 Location: Helensburgh Salary: £60,000 per annum Sector: UK - Civil Engineering Type: Permanent Senior Engineer – Major Civil Engineering Project

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits
Location: Helensburgh, Scotland
Accommodation provided for candidates relocating
British Passport Required | Security Clearance Essential

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major, long-term civil engineering project in Helensburgh, Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-profile infrastructure programme involving a combination of complex land-based and marine civil engineering works.

You’ll work within a technically challenging environment, taking ownership of engineering activities across your section of works while working closely with experienced construction professionals and a multidisciplinary project team.

With the scale and longevity of the project, there is excellent scope to develop your technical expertise, take on responsibility and progress your career.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the successful engineering delivery of your section of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

You will also play an important role in supporting, mentoring and developing engineers within the wider site team.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading day-to-day engineering activities and supporting the site engineering team

• Preparing and managing RAMS, ITPs, Temporary Works Briefs, TQs, RFIs, NCRs and Early Warnings

• Ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, accurately and to the required quality standards

• Carrying out buildability reviews and challenging designs where appropriate

• Managing engineering controls, surveys and setting-out activities

• Producing and maintaining accurate as-built information and project records

• Monitoring construction progress and providing engineering input into programme updates

• Supporting procurement, material forecasting and reconciliation

• Coordinating effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams

• Ensuring construction drawings and technical information are available, reviewed and understood ahead of works

• Maintaining accurate site records, including diaries, photographs and marked-up drawings

• Supporting the delivery of project quality, health & safety and environmental standards

• Mentoring and developing engineers within the team

• Taking responsibility for smaller or lower-complexity work packages when required

• Identifying engineering issues and driving practical solutions through to completion

About You

We’re looking for a confident and technically capable Senior Engineer with a strong civil engineering background and experience working within a complex construction environment.

You will ideally have:

• 3–5+ years’ relevant civil engineering experience

• A Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering

• Previous experience working on civil engineering or major construction projects

• A strong understanding of RAMS, ITPs, quality systems and safe systems of work

• Experience managing engineering activities and supporting site-based construction teams

• The confidence to challenge designs, identify technical issues and implement effective solutions

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, engineers and site operatives

• Good IT skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

• A full UK driving licence

• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

• A proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of engineering activities

Security Clearance – Essential

Due to the sensitive nature of the project, applicants must hold a British passport and be eligible to obtain the required level of UK Security Clearance.

Existing Full Security Clearance is highly desirable.

Candidates will also be required to complete the relevant security, drugs and alcohol screening as part of the recruitment process.

Relocation Support

This opportunity is particularly well suited to candidates who are considering relocating for their next major project.

Accommodation will be provided for candidates relocating to the area, helping make the move to Helensburgh straightforward and providing an attractive opportunity for engineers currently based elsewhere in the UK.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000

• Accommodation provided for relocating candidates

• Long-term position on a major infrastructure project

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging land and marine civil engineering works

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Pension

• Life assurance

• Competitive annual leave

• Birthday day off

• Option to purchase additional annual leave