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Job Opportunity: Senior Engineer
Location: Midlands (Multiple Projects)
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Comprehensive Package - ideally this is a permanent role however, would consider freelance for the right person.

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Engineer to take ownership of key engineering aspects on high-value commercial and industrial retail projects across the Midlands, with project values up to £40 million. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to lead and make an impact on high-profile builds while working across multiple projects.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

* Design Review & Value Engineering: Evaluate civil works designs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement value engineering (VE) wherever possible.

* Material Management: Handle take-offs, ordering, and forecasting of materials, including concrete for service yards and office floor slabs. Oversee warehouse floor slab contracts for line/level/QA purposes.

* Cost Tracking: Collaborate with the QS and project teams to monitor and track material costs effectively.

* Technical Support: Act as the primary liaison between project teams and subcontractors, offering technical support, insights, and experience throughout the project lifecycle.

* Groundworks Mapping: Provide short-term (4-6 weeks) detailed groundworks maps when required, ensuring clear and concise guidance for the project teams.

* Site Information & Setting Out: Ensure site engineers have the most up-to-date project information, generate setting out models when needed, and occasionally assist with setting out duties.

* Earthworks & Quality Assurance: Take ownership of the Earthworks QA file. Oversee that contractors adhere to their ITP, ensuring surveys, testing records, and results are properly uploaded to Procore and validated.

* Service Avoidance Plan: Collaborate with project teams to create and manage the site’s Service Avoidance Plan, and update as-builts weekly alongside site engineers.

* Site Management Support: Be ready to assist with general site management duties, including inductions and basic RAMS sign-offs, and provide cover as site lead in the absence of senior site management.

About You:

* Extensive experience in civil and structural engineering within commercial and industrial construction

* Strong ability to review designs and implement value engineering

* Proven expertise in material management, QA, and groundworks

* Strong leadership and communication skills to liaise between teams and subcontractors

* Proficiency with software like Procore for QA management and documentation

* Hands-on experience with setting out, earthworks, and service avoidance plans

* A problem-solver who is adaptable, flexible, and capable of handling general site management tasks when required

Why Join?

* Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects across the Midlands

* Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that encourages input and innovation

* Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package

* Room for career development in a growing, successful company

Please apply below and get in touch with Heather Duncan for more information