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Senior Engineer
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Saint Peters, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to oversee the heavy civils and infrastructure package on a major timber frame housing development in Thanet, Kent. This long-term project is currently in the early stages, with a £5M package underway for new roads, drainage, and associated infrastructure, delivered by subcontractor Walker Construction.
This is a key standalone role, acting as the client-side engineer on site. You will be Lovell's first person on the ground, working alongside Walker Construction and reporting to the Project Director (joining in the coming weeks). This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a crucial package on a large-scale housing scheme and remain on the project through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee and manage the subcontractor (Walker Construction) delivering roads, drainage, and civils
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Ensure compliance with engineering designs and technical specifications
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Drive H&S, QA, QC and monitor works against programme and quality benchmarks
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Review and approve RAMS, traffic management plans, and temporary works
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Collaborate closely with site teams and act as the eyes and ears for the main contractor
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Regularly report progress, issues, and risks to the visiting Project Director
Ideal Candidate:
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Experienced Senior Engineer with a background in roads and heavy civils
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Strong understanding of engineering principles, H&S standards, and site management
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Confident reviewing technical drawings, RAMS, and traffic plans
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Previous experience representing the main contractor in a client-side role
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Able to work independently and take initiative on a developing site
What’s on Offer:
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Long-term position on a multi-year housing project
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Competitive rate/salary (depending on experience)
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Opportunity to take early ownership of a major package with a leading contractor
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On-site based role with real responsibility and autonomy
This is a fantastic role for a Senior Engineer who enjoys being hands-on with infrastructure packages and wants to be involved from the ground up on a flagship projectBefore You Apply
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