Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer | Heavy Industrial | Thurrock, Essex I’m currently supporting a large, established and market-leading UK business in the search for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their engineering function. This is a business with significant investment, a strong long-term culture and an excellent reputation within its sector. Alongside a highly experienced workforce and long-serving team members, the organisation is continuing to evolve — bringing in modern engineering practices, new talent and a strong focus on continuous improvement. The environment is fast-paced, technically challenging and highly collaborative. The Opportunity This is a key senior-level appointment within the engineering team, offering the chance to play a major role in both project delivery and the ongoing development of engineering standards across the group. The successful candidate will lead and oversee a broad range of civil engineering activities, whilst also bringing a strong appreciation and practical understanding of structural engineering principles. You’ll work across a variety of infrastructure and capital projects, helping ensure designs, specifications and installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities * Leading civil engineering activities across complex industrial sites * Supporting and overseeing structural engineering considerations on projects and upgrades * Managing and coordinating third-party engineering consultants, contractors and design activities * Reviewing and approving engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation * Supporting capital project delivery from scope development through to installation and commissioning * Providing technical oversight across reinforced concrete structures, drainage systems, foundations and steel-framed infrastructure * Driving improvements in engineering standards, procedures and compliance across the business * Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in a senior Civil Engineering role within heavy industrial, oil & gas or similar regulated environments * Strong working knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design and construction * A solid understanding of structural engineering principles and associated design activities * Experience overseeing external design houses, contractors and specialist third-party engineering support * Strong technical documentation and specification experience * Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills Why Apply? * Long-term opportunity within a highly stable and growing organisation * Exposure to major engineering and capital investment projects * The chance to influence engineering standards and best practice across multiple UK sites * A business that combines stability, expertise and forward-thinking investment If you’re a Senior Civil Engineer looking for a role with real scope, technical challenge and long-term progression, I’d be keen to speak