Senior Engineer

Taylor Woodrow; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead geotechnical and drainage projects. Responsibilities include managing engineering processes, mentoring a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a strong civil engineering background and experience in managing subcontractors. This full-time, permanent position offers a dynamic work environment focused on inclusion and respect.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Experience with Network Rail processes is preferred.
• Geotechnical and drainage experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering processes from design to delivery.
• Act as CRE for design sign-off and technical assurance.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Rail experience

Civil engineering background

Communication and leadership skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

CSCS card

PTS (Personal Track Safety)

SMSTS or SSSTS

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Civils South West team, delivering critical geotechnical and drainage works as part of the CP7 framework. This is a key role managing engineering processes from design through to delivery, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality across multiple sites.

You will act as the Construction Responsible Engineer (CRE) for design sign-off, lead a team of engineers and apprentices, and liaise closely with design managers and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes.

Duties

• Manage engineering processes from design to delivery on CP7 geotechnical and drainage works.
• Act as CRE for design sign-off and technical assurance.
• Oversee health & safety inspections and compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team (graduate engineer, apprentices, site engineers).
• Manage subcontractors and challenge non-conformance.
• Handle technical queries, RFIs, NCRs, and material acceptance requests (MARS).
• Prepare and approve work package plans, CPPs, task briefs, and risk control schedules.
• Attend IDC/IDR meetings and liaise with design managers.
• Programme works and ensure timely delivery.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Rail experience (Network Rail processes preferred).
• Strong civil engineering background (geotechnical/drainage).
• Ability to manage subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering degree (preferably Master’s).
• CSCS card.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) – training can be provided.
• SMSTS or SSSTS (training can be provided).

Desirable:

• CRE experience.
• Membership of ICE and/or working towards chartership.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.
Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.