Senior Project Engineer

Your new company
You'll be joining a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex piling and ground-engineering packages across major infrastructure schemes. Their teams specialise in Rotary Bored Piling, CFA piling, pile load testing and heavy civil operations, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety leadership and high-quality delivery.
Your new role
You will operate as a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer on a busy piling project, providing engineering oversight, quality assurance and temporary works compliance. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring design and quality compliance across all piling activities
• Monitoring and evaluating ground condition variations
• Producing RAMS, method statements, ITPs and lift plans
• Managing rig instrumentation records, production graphs and as-built drawings
• Working closely with the Construction Supervisor to ensure safe, planned and compliant operations
• Liaising with clients, designers, suppliers and commercial teams
• Supporting contract administration, early warnings and compensation events
• Attending weekly progress meetings and maintaining accurate daily records
• Heavy civils and piling experience is essential.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong background in piling and ground engineering (Rotary Bored, CFA, load testing)
• Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and temporary works
• Ability to lead technical excellence and maintain strict quality standards
• Competence across standard engineering IT packages
• Relevant CSCS and up-to-date safety-critical medical
• Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with clients and designers

What you'll get in return

• Competitive rates based on experience and seniority
• Opportunity to work on a major heavy civils project with a respected contractor
• Supportive engineering and management team
• Exposure to complex piling operations and high-level technical delivery

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