Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer – Civils (Short-Term Contract) 8–10 Weeks | Busy Public Infrastructure Environment | Start ASAP We’re working with a civils contractor who require a Senior Engineer to support a short-term package involving the installation of new traffic‑management infrastructure within a large, high‑footfall car park. The works include small civils elements such as ducting trenches, minor excavation and reinstatement, and coordinating the installation of automated barrier systems. Although titled as a Senior Engineer role, the position is heavily supervision‑focused, with very limited technical engineering required. What You’ll Be Doing Overseeing day‑to‑day civils activities on a live public site Ensuring Health & Safety compliance in a busy environment Supervising ducting, trenching and minor reinstatement works Coordinating with barrier installation teams and subcontractors Acting as the main point of contact for the client Engaging with the public and managing pedestrian/vehicle interface Supporting the team with problem‑solving and sequencing Carrying out occasional light setting out/marking out if needed What They’re Looking For Background in setting out or civil engineering Strong understanding of buildability and site coordination Confident supervising small civils packages Comfortable dealing with the public in a live environment Clear communicator with good client‑facing skills SMSTS or SSSTS preferred Why This Role? Short-term contract with a reputable civils contractor Minimal engineering workload — ideal for someone who enjoys supervision and coordination Opportunity to work on a high‑profile, fast‑moving infrastructure upgrade Great fit for someone who likes responsibility and problem‑solving Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application