Senior Project Engineer - Civils

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Location: West Cumbria
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Westlakes Recruit is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across West Cumbria.

This is a key role for a technically strong and commercially aware engineering professional who can take ownership of engineering delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, subcontractors and design teams, you will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, supporting programme delivery, managing engineering risks and driving continuous improvement on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across complex civil engineering projects, ensuring work is delivered in accordance with design specifications, programme requirements and quality standards.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Project Engineers, Site Engineers and the wider engineering team.

• Oversee setting out, dimensional control, surveys, as-built records and the management of technical documentation.

• Coordinate design development, technical queries, buildability reviews and value engineering initiatives.

• Monitor engineering progress against project programmes, identifying risks, delays and opportunities for improved productivity.

• Work closely with project and commercial teams to manage costs, variations, subcontractor performance and potential commercial risks.

• Ensure inspection and test plans, quality assurance processes and relevant technical records are maintained.

• Coordinate procurement requirements, materials, plant and resources to support efficient site delivery.

• Review and implement RAMS, safe systems of work and appropriate engineering controls.

• Support the planning, design coordination and management of temporary works, including acting as Temporary Works Coordinator where suitably qualified and required.

• Promote a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, team performance and overall project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Engineer or similar engineering role within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of construction meth