Senior Engineer

Careys Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their London team. This role requires managing engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include leading site operations, mentoring engineers, and overseeing construction processes. Candidates should have significant experience in civil engineering, a relevant engineering qualification, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits including healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience on major civil engineering projects.
• Experience mentoring engineers and apprentices.
• Strong technical knowledge across civil engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead setting out and engineering control for projects.
• Review design information for buildability and coordinate approvals.
• Mentor and manage Site/Section Engineers and subcontractors.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Engineering Mentoring

Problem Solving

Communication

Surveying

Education

HNC or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering

SMSTS qualification

Membership of ICE or other chartered body

Job description

Senior Engineer- London

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Senior Engineer to join our London delivery team, supporting some of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile civil engineering projects.

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a key leadership role on site managing engineering teams, driving technical excellence, ensuring compliance, and helping deliver safe, high‑quality, commercially successful projects.

What you will be doing:

• Lead setting out, engineering control, and ensure dimensional accuracy across the project.
• Review design information for buildability, resolve issues, and coordinate approvals with designers and clients.
• Identify and agree additional works with the PM/QS while supporting commercial controls and risk management.
• Mentor and manage Site/Section Engineers, subcontractors, and operatives to ensure safe, high‑quality delivery.
• Ensure construction information is accurate, timely, and communicated to all relevant teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee material testing, compliance checks, and provide technical guidance on material selection and interactions.
• Prepare and monitor medium‑term programmes, drive productivity improvements, and manage material and subcontractor requisitions.
• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator, design low/medium‑risk temporary works, and manage TW equipment and sequencing.
• Prepare and approve RAMS, ensure safe systems of work, and maintain strong public and workforce safety standards.
• Implement project quality procedures, audit subcontractors, ensure “Right First Time” delivery, and close out NCRs effectively.

What you will bring:

• HNC or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• SMSTS and Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• Membership of ICE or other chartered body (desirable).
• 6+ years’ experience on major civil engineering projects.
• Experience mentoring engineers and apprentices.
• Strong technical knowledge across civil engineering disciplines.
• Competent in temporary works, quality assurance, and material testing.
• Skilled in surveying and setting out.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem‑solver with practical, actionable thinking.
• Confident leading teams and coordinating multiple workstreams.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans