Senior Engineer

Posted 05 January 2026
Salary £390 - £480/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationBirmingham
Job type Contract
Job Duration15 Months
Discipline Site EngineerHighways
ReferenceSenior Engineer HW Birm

Job description

​We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Birmingham on a long-term contract basis.

This role will suit a Senior Engineer with strong setting-out, technical, and coordination experience on large-scale highways or civil engineering schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out and engineering control of highways works

  • Overseeing day-to-day engineering activities on site

  • Managing and mentoring Site Engineers and junior staff

  • Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and programme

  • Carrying out QA checks and ensuring accurate as-built records

  • Liaising with the Site Agent, subcontractors, and design teams

  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on highways or civil engineering projects

  • Strong setting out and surveying experience

  • Sound knowledge of highways specifications and construction methods

  • CSCS card (essential)

  • SMSTS or SSSTS preferred

  • Ability to work independently and manage engineering teams

  • Right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer:

  • 15-month contract on a major highways scheme

  • Competitive LTD day rate of £390 – £480

  • Outside IR35 

  • Long-term, stable work in Birmingham

If this is something that interests you please apply and someone from the office will be in contact with you