Senior Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 10 January 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

RC frames Drainage Site Management Quality Control Engineering Drawings HS2 Surveying Mentoring

FULL DESCRIPTION

Tasks: Lead the technical delivery of major civil engineering works on the HS2 project.

Company: A leading civil engineering firm with a focus on innovative infrastructure.

Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term job security, and career progression opportunities.

Why this job: Join a landmark project and make a significant impact on UK infrastructure.

Qualifications: Experience in RC frames and drainage, with a relevant engineering qualification.

Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible working options available.

Senior Engineer

My client is a leading civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, currently looking for a Senior Engineer/Project Engineer for the HS2 project. This is a key role on a high-profile infrastructure scheme, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest civil engineering projects.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for the technical delivery of works on site, with a particular focus on reinforced concrete (RC) structures and drainage packages. You will support site management, oversee setting out and quality control, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing and coordinating RC frame and drainage works on site
  • Overseeing setting out, surveying, and quality assurance
  • Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and HS2 standards
  • Reviewing RAMS, ITPs, and technical documentation
  • Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and design teams
  • Supporting and mentoring Site Engineers and Junior Engineers
  • Ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements

About You

- Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on major civil engineering projects

- Strong background in RC frames and drainage

- Experience working on large infrastructure or rail projects (HS2 experience advantageous but not essential)

- Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and specifications

- Competent with surveying equipment (GPS, Total Station)

- Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary, dependent on experience

- Long-term, secure work on the HS2 project

- Opportunity to work with a leading contractor on a nationally significant scheme

- Career progression and professional development

- Excellent site support and structured project environment

Location: HS2 Project - Midlands

Type: Permanent (contract options may be considered)

If you are a Senior Engineer with strong RC frame and drainage experience and are looking to be part of a landmark infrastructure project, we would like to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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