Senior Engineer

Locations: Bedford / Kempston Hardwick | Northamptonshire (Towcester / DIRFT) | Castle Donington

Role: Permanent, Full-Time

Looking to step up and lead technical site engineering across flagship infrastructure schemes?

We are partnering with a premier Tier-1 main contractor known for its straight-talking leadership and hands-on delivery culture. Backed by a major multi-year pipeline across the Midlands and Bedfordshire, they are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to take ownership of site engineering, setting out, and quality control.

The Work Pipeline

• Bedford & Kempston Hardwick: Heavy earthworks, site enablement, and major infrastructure schemes.
• Towcester & DIRFT (Daventry): Major rail-freight terminal expansion, S278/S38 junction improvements, and bypass links.
• Castle Donington: Strategic logistics infrastructure, deep drainage, and highway connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee site engineering, primary survey control, setting out, and technical compliance.
• Manage and mentor Site Engineers and junior team members.
• Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality checks, and manage technical RFIs with design teams.
• Review RAMS, permits to work, short-term programmes, and lookaheads.
• Assist with material take-offs, orders, and commercial reconciliations.

Requirements

• Proven site experience on highways, bulk earthworks, S278, or drainage schemes .
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• SMSTS , CSCS (Supervisor/Manager) , and a clean UK driving licence.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and modern digital surveying equipment.

The Rewards

• Multi-year project security with zero corporate bureaucracy.
• Clear, fast-track progression toward Sub-Agent and Site Agent.
• Top-tier salary, company car/allowance, generous pension, and full corporate benefits.