Senior Engineer

CV-LibraryEustonpermanentPosted: 2 March 2026
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Senior Engineer – Civil Engineering

Location: Euston, London

Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Salary: Competitive + Package

Red Sky Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure works across the UK. This opportunity sits on a flagship project in Euston, forming part of a wider programme of complex urban infrastructure works.

This contractor operates across water, transport, energy and the built environment, with a strong pipeline of secured frameworks and a reputation for self-delivery, technical excellence and high safety standards.

If you’re a Senior Engineer looking to step into a role with greater technical ownership, leadership responsibility and long-term progression — this is a strong platform to do so.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across key civils packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with quality and programme expectations.

You’ll play a critical role in both delivery and team development, acting as the technical point of contact on site while supporting and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and manage survey control, overseeing all setting out activities on site

Lead on Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Management processes

Ensure works are delivered safely, in line with specification and programme requirements

Support and deputise for the Site or Sub Agent where required

Manage and mentor Site Engineers and trainees, supporting their development

Carry out quality checks, inspections and technical assurance across works

Support procurement through material take-offs and technical input

Prepare method statements, risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks

Coordinate as-built records and handover documentation

Attend design, coordination and pre-commencement meetings with stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in setting out on civil engineering projects (infrastructure, highways or RC works)

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

CSCS Card and SMSTS

Strong working knowledge of QA processes, ITPs and documentation

Experience using AutoCAD and standard surveying equipment

Ability to manage engineering activities with minimal supervision

Strong communication skills, confident working with both site teams and clients

Why Apply?

Work on a high-profile infrastructure project in a central London location

Join a contractor with a strong reputation for technical delivery and self-performing works

Be part of a business with a secure pipeline of long-term framework projects

Clear and structured career progression into Sub Agent and Site Agent roles

Ongoing training, development and leadership support

Collaborative, engineering-led culture with strong retention across teams

Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, private medical and full benefits package

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