Senior Engineer
Leicester, United Kingdom
Description
If you’re a Senior Engineer who has extensive civils and groundworks experience on projects over £50 million plus, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team in the Midlands region due to high profile project wins. Project will be based in the East Midlands region.
Take charge of site operations, manage engineers, and drive project success. As a Senior Engineer at Careys, you’ll use your technical expertise and leadership to deliver high-quality projects to client and company standards.
What you will be doing:
Commercial & Contractual – Identify and manage additional works, support project financial controls, and implement commercial systems.
Setting Out & Technical Excellence – Lead primary setting out, ensure dimensional compliance, and mentor junior engineers.
Design & Innovation – Review designs for buildability, manage contractual design obligations, and drive technical problem-solving.
Environmental & Safety Leadership – Champion environmental compliance and risk management while embedding a strong safety culture.
Project & People Management – Lead teams, liaise with third parties, oversee subcontractors, and optimise construction methods.
Quality & Continuous Improvement – Ensure compliance with company quality standards, drive “Right First Time” approaches, and enhance construction methodologies.
What you will bring:
A recognised Civil or Structural Engineering qualification at HNC level or above
Good working technical knowledge
Good working knowledge of Temporary Works
Developing Management skills
Relevant IT skills
Good communication skills
SMSTS qualified
TWC qualified
Effective problem solver
Strong collaboration skills
Benefits
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Car Allowance
Company Pension
Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
Health Care Cashplan
Cycle to work scheme
Car Leasing Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Life Assurance
Buy/sell holidays
Other discounts and Cashback plans