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Senior Civil Engineer

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineer

A leading delivery organisation within the UK power transmission and distribution sector is looking for a Senior Civil / Site Engineer to join their team on long-term, high-profile infrastructure programmes. You'll support the successful and safe delivery of civil works across live T&D environments, helping strengthen the resilience and security of the UK energy network.

This position is an office based role and looking for someone to lead a team of two (Site Engineers). 

What you'll be doing

Championing HSE best practice and ensuring consistent standards on site
Supporting temporary works planning and coordination (including design input and implementation)
Maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain
Advising engineering teams on setting out, methods, sequencing, and constructability
Reviewing drawings/specs and ensuring information is correct and buildable before works proceed
Coordinating with supervisors/foremen to ensure clarity of scope, constraints, and latest revisions
Managing the selection and requisition of materials, plant, and equipment in line with programme needs
Producing and reviewing RAMS, work packs and associated permits / controls
Keeping accurate site records/diaries, including changes, instructions, and key decisions
Ensuring ITPs are in place and completed correctly (incl. dimensional checks and quality records)

What we're looking for

Degree in Civil Engineering with 8-10 years experience (from Graduation)
Heavy Civil experience - previously worked within the Water, Rail, highways, Power T&D and Nuclear industry
Strong background delivering civil engineering / construction works in a site-based capacity
Proven experience with ITPs, RAMS
Temporary works Coordinator
Good working knowledge of UK H&S / environmental legislation and construction compliance
Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders from site teams through to client/engineering functions
Able to implement and manage safe systems of work and maintain quality throughout delivery

Benefits: 

Paying up to £70,000 per annum plus 10% Annual bonus
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance of £7k
Enhanced pension and life assurance
Health & well being benefits
Generous holiday allowance (with the option to purchase additional leave)
Ongoing professional development and support towards progressionIf you're a Senior Civil / Site Engineer looking for a stable permanent role on major UK energy infrastructure, apply to discuss details

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