Posted 1 month ago
Senior Engineer
Tees ValleyOn-site
AI Summary
A Senior Engineer leads engineering delivery for a large energy-from-waste infrastructure project, managing site teams, design coordination, and compliance to ensure safe, on-time delivery of a technically challenging, high-profile development.
About this role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team on a major Energy from Waste project. This is a key site-based role responsible for leading the engineering delivery of complex civil, structural, and infrastructure works, ensuring that quality, safety, and programme objectives are consistently achieved.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience on large-scale industrial, energy, heavy civil engineering, or reinforced concrete projects, with a strong understanding of complex construction methodologies, stakeholder management, and health, safety, and environmental compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a landmark sustainable energy development while playing a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a technically challenging and high-profile project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage setting out activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications
- Mentor and supervise Site and Section Engineers, promoting engineering best practice
- Review drawings, identify design changes, and raise technical queries where required
- Oversee subcontractors and coordinate site activities to avoid programme clashes
- Ensure quality assurance, ITP compliance, and “right first time” delivery
- Manage temporary works, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
- Maintain strong control of construction information and technical documentation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- HNC/HND or degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Proven experience delivering Energy, RC frame or heavy civils projects
- Strong technical knowledge, including setting out and engineering principles
- Experience managing teams and mentoring junior engineers
- SMSTS qualified; TWC desirable
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare
- Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
- Health Care Cashplan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Life Assurance
- Buy/sell holidays
- Other discounts and Cashback plans
Skills
Civil EngineeringEnergy-from-wasteHeavy Civil EngineeringReinforced ConcreteRisk ManagementSetting OutSMSTSStakeholder ManagementStructural EngineeringTWC
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