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Senior Engineer

Ellesmere Port, England , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Engineering

Negotiable

Permanent

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A leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractor is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer to support the delivery of a major carbon capture infrastructure project. This is a technically complex and high-profile scheme involving significant tunnelling works and deep shaft construction, forming part of a wider net-zero energy strategy in the UK.

This is a key role for a capable and hands-on engineer looking to make an impact on sustainable infrastructure, working within a specialist delivery team on a pioneering clean energy programme.

Senior Engineer Job Overview

Lead and coordinate engineering activities across multiple tunnelling work fronts including microtunnelling, pipejacking, shaft sinking and associated civils.
Oversee site setting out, quality control, technical approvals and HSE compliance.
Manage daily operations alongside the Site Agent and Project Manager, ensuring productivity and safety targets are met.
Provide engineering guidance and mentoring to junior site engineers.
Contribute to programme planning, resourcing, and risk mitigation.
Ensure robust quality assurance processes are in place and adhered to.
Liaise with design teams, subcontractors, and the client to resolve technical issues.
Support temporary works design and coordination in a tunnelling environment.
Drive environmental compliance and support the company's net-zero objectives.

Senior Engineer Job Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on tunnelling or complex civils/infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of trenchless technologies, temporary works and deep excavation methods.
Excellent leadership, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
Comfortable managing teams on fast-paced, high-risk worksites.
Relevant engineering qualification and valid CSCS card required.
Flexibility to travel to site locations within the North West region.
Previous experience in energy, utilities, or environmental infrastructure sectors is desirable.

Senior Engineer Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary or day rate (CIS engagement)
Potential for long-term work for the right candidate
Involvement in technically challenging and nationally significant projects
Opportunities to work within a respected and growing specialist contractorBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-79302
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 2

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