Senior Engineer
JOB_53710274766191Job type
PermanentLocation
NottinghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Highways And TransportIndustry
ConstructionPay
Salary up to £55,000 as a basic + company car + package
Senior Site Engineer – Permanent – Tier 1 Contractor – Nottingham – Highways – Civils
Your new company
You will be joining a leading UK civil engineering organisation delivering a large, long‑term highways improvement scheme in the Nottingham area. This project forms part of a wider programme to modernise key transport routes, enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and support long‑term regional growth.
Your new role
You will be primarily responsible for ensuring the quality of works delivered on site through daily inspections, while also driving continuous improvements across the project to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in line with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage site engineers and support supervisory teams with day‑to‑day site operations
- Support project leadership in achieving exemplary health, safety, environmental and quality performance
- Oversee quality control and ensure full understanding and compliance with project specifications
- Provide technical engineering support, ensuring technical challenges are resolved efficiently
- Take a proactive approach to resolving unexpected technical issues on site.
- Lead and maintain accurate setting‑out and dimensional control to ensure the correct construction of works.
What you'll need to succeed
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Demonstrable experience (5+ years) on large-scale infrastructure projects
Ability to plan ahead and effectively delegate to engineering teams
Valid CSCS/CSR card
Strong understanding of relevant regulations, legislation and health & safety requirements
Full UK Manual driving licence
Excellent attention to detail, planning and organisational skills
What you'll get in return
Salary up to £60,000 per annum
A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and long‑term development
Clear and structured career progression with opportunities to advance quickly
Access to technical training, professional qualifications and leadership development programmes
Flexible working arrangements where appropriate to support work–life balance
Generous annual leave and policies that promote health, wellbeing and work–life integration
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Abbie-Leigh Bend, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Nottingham, Office 2.1, 2nd Floor, Scale Space,, Scale Space, Poynt North,Telephone 01159598786