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Senior Engineer

Fawkes & Reece South
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Dover, Kent CT16 1BH, England

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The Senior Engineer position is available in the Kent area with a leading national civil engineering contractor specializing in various sectors including highways and renewable energy.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of civil engineering experience, particularly with highways schemes, and must hold a BSc/HND/HNC qualification or equivalent.
  • The role offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience, along with a benefits package that includes life assurance, a company car or allowance, and a pension scheme.
  • Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, managing site testing requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • The company promotes equality and inclusivity in recruitment and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Senior Engineer - Regional Civils - Kent area

My client is a Leading National Civil Engineering Contractor

They specialise in the following sectors;

  • Highways, Bridges & Structures
  • Ports, Harbours & Marine
  • Environment Agency Projects
  • Flood & Coastal Defence
  • River & Waterway Restoration Works
  • Public Realm
  • Renewable Energy

Key Responsibilities

Undertake day to day setting out duties with no supervision

Train, manage and mentor Junior Engineers

Manage and monitor all site sample / performance testing requirements and maintain records in line with the contract specification.

Complete hazard / risk assessments and method statements.

Manage the site service plans/ drawings. Issue permits accordingly.

Assist the site QS / Project Manager with providing the relevant information for records and claims purposes.

Monitor and control temporary works.

Develop and maintain relations with client, suppliers and sub-contractors.

Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Requirements:

The company are seeking a proactive problem solver and confident communicator, who has the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals.

The ideal candidate will have previous civil engineering experience, particularly highways schemes working for a main contractor.

Must also have a CSCS card in the appropriate discipline and have a BSc/ HND/ HNC qualification or equivalent.

You will have a SSTS card as well as ICE membership.

Equal Opportunities

The company are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

They also place high importance on their inclusive recruitment policy and will do their very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Skills Required

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region.

A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme

Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events

A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career

Leaving work earlier on a Friday

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