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Senior Engineer

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Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Gatwick, Surrey, Surrey, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Engineer / Section Engineer

West Sussex | Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 + Package (DOE) | Salary Negotiable for the Right Candidate

Red Sky Personnel are currently representing a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major infrastructure works within a highly regulated live operational environment.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer / Section Engineer to support the delivery of complex civil engineering packages across a major infrastructure scheme in the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering critical infrastructure works including drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete structures, utilities, highways and associated heavy civils packages.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer / Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical and operational delivery of major civil engineering works. Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agents and delivery teams, you will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, on programme and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

You will provide engineering leadership on site, manage subcontractors and engineering teams, oversee quality assurance processes and support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure packages within a fast-paced live environment.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating engineering activities across multiple work fronts

Setting out and overseeing construction works in accordance with design drawings and specifications

Supporting the delivery of earthworks, drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete and infrastructure packages

Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently

Producing, reviewing and managing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records

Resolving technical queries and coordinating with design and commercial teams

Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to senior management

Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Supporting temporary works coordination and construction planning activities

Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and site teams where required

Project Overview

The project forms part of a major infrastructure improvement programme being delivered within a live operational environment.

Works include:

Construction of new infrastructure and access routes

Pavement and hardstanding construction works

Drainage installation and associated civils works

Utility diversions and underground services

Ducting and service infrastructure

Reinforced concrete structures and foundations

Earthworks and groundworks packages

Surfacing and associated infrastructure installations

The works require high levels of planning, coordination, quality assurance and health & safety compliance due to the operational nature of the environment.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Senior Engineer, Section Engineer or Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong background in heavy civils, groundworks, drainage, highways, infrastructure or reinforced concrete works

Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site delivery activities

Strong technical engineering, setting out and quality assurance capability

Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment

Experience producing and managing engineering documentation and QA records

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Essential Qualifications

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

CSCS Card

Desirable

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

First Aid at Work

Highways, infrastructure or major project experience

NEC contract awareness

Why Apply

Join a leading contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects

Long-term permanent opportunity with excellent career progression

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 + package

Salary negotiable depending on experience

Exposure to complex civil engineering and infrastructure works

Secure pipeline of future projects across the UK

If you're interested, apply now. Alternatively, if you know someone suitable, please get in touch with Cleo at Red Sky Personnel

Reference: 225220245

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CV-Library

Senior Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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Gatwick, Surrey, Surrey, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Engineer / Section Engineer

West Sussex | Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 + Package (DOE) | Salary Negotiable for the Right Candidate

Red Sky Personnel are currently representing a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major infrastructure works within a highly regulated live operational environment.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer / Section Engineer to support the delivery of complex civil engineering packages across a major infrastructure scheme in the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering critical infrastructure works including drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete structures, utilities, highways and associated heavy civils packages.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer / Section Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical and operational delivery of major civil engineering works. Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Agents and delivery teams, you will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, on programme and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

You will provide engineering leadership on site, manage subcontractors and engineering teams, oversee quality assurance processes and support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure packages within a fast-paced live environment.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating engineering activities across multiple work fronts

Setting out and overseeing construction works in accordance with design drawings and specifications

Supporting the delivery of earthworks, drainage, ducting, reinforced concrete and infrastructure packages

Managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently

Producing, reviewing and managing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records

Resolving technical queries and coordinating with design and commercial teams

Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to senior management

Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Supporting temporary works coordination and construction planning activities

Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and site teams where required

Project Overview

The project forms part of a major infrastructure improvement programme being delivered within a live operational environment.

Works include:

Construction of new infrastructure and access routes

Pavement and hardstanding construction works

Drainage installation and associated civils works

Utility diversions and underground services

Ducting and service infrastructure

Reinforced concrete structures and foundations

Earthworks and groundworks packages

Surfacing and associated infrastructure installations

The works require high levels of planning, coordination, quality assurance and health & safety compliance due to the operational nature of the environment.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Senior Engineer, Section Engineer or Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong background in heavy civils, groundworks, drainage, highways, infrastructure or reinforced concrete works

Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site delivery activities

Strong technical engineering, setting out and quality assurance capability

Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment

Experience producing and managing engineering documentation and QA records

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Essential Qualifications

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

CSCS Card

Desirable

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

First Aid at Work

Highways, infrastructure or major project experience

NEC contract awareness

Why Apply

Join a leading contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects

Long-term permanent opportunity with excellent career progression

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 + package

Salary negotiable depending on experience

Exposure to complex civil engineering and infrastructure works

Secure pipeline of future projects across the UK

If you're interested, apply now. Alternatively, if you know someone suitable, please get in touch with Cleo at Red Sky Personnel
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Reference: 225220245

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