Senior Engineer

Location Leeds
Discipline: Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70k + full package
Contact name: Adam Parker

Contact email: adam.parker@edgecareers.co.uk
Job ref: 0010
Published: 3 days ago

We’re working with a well-established Tier 1 main contractor with a first-class reputation across the UK. Known for innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and community impact, they deliver landmark projects in building, civil engineering, interior fit-out, and facilities management.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a leading contractor and play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across diverse sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, infrastructure, and residential.

You’ll be responsible for setting out, technical delivery, and quality assurance, ensuring all works are carried out safely, accurately, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out and surveying works in line with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

  • Managing and checking temporary works, permits, and RAMS.

  • Leading junior engineers and supporting their development.

  • Coordinating with subcontractors, supervisors, and client representatives to maintain smooth project delivery.

  • Producing as-built surveys, QA records, and site reports.

  • Supporting site management with programming, progress monitoring, and problem-solving

Requirements / Key Skills:

  • Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

  • Proven site engineering experience with a main contractor, ideally on building, civils, or infrastructure schemes.

  • Strong technical knowledge of setting out, surveying, and QA processes.

  • Confident communicator with leadership ability to mentor junior staff.

  • CSCS card and relevant tickets (SMSTS/SSSTS desirable)

Desirable (But Not Essential):

  • High Value Project Experience

  • Experience mentoring Assistant/Junior Engineers

  • Excellent Communication

What's On Offer:

  • Up to £70k + Full Package

  • Opportunity to work on major landmark projects across a variety of sectors including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

  • A supportive team culture with clear career progression pathways.

  • Competitive salary, benefits, and training & development opportunities.

  • Long-term pipeline of secured work offering stability and growth