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Senior Engineer
Permanent Role
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum plus benefits
Leiston, Suffolk (ideally candidate will be within a daily commute from site)
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Section or Senior Engineer to join our team delivering major infrastructure and road projects in the Leiston, Suffolk area. This is a permanent, full-time role offering long-term career development with a well-established civil engineering contractor.
You'll be working on significant infrastructure schemes involving complex groundworks, earthworks, drainage, structures, surfacing and associated civil works. This role suits someone who enjoys being on-site, takes ownership of setting out duties, and thrives in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
Perform accurate setting out for roads, drainage, structures, and associated works
Act as the technical lead for your section of works, ensuring compliance with design and quality standards
Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and the client to ensure smooth delivery of works
Maintain site records, including diaries, progress reports, and quality checks
Supervise junior engineers and contribute to their development
Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times on site
Assist with the preparation and review of method statements, risk assessments, and permits
Requirements:
HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong experience in setting out and delivering road and infrastructure projects
Valid CSCS card (essential)
SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
Experience supervising teams and managing small sections of work
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment
What's on Offer:
£45,000 - £55,000 salary (DOE)
Permanent, full-time employment with stability
Opportunity to work on prestigious infrastructure schemes
Career development and support in a growing business
Collaborative team culture
Interested? Apply now to join a successful contractor and play a key role in delivering high-profile civil engineering projects in East Anglia
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