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Senior Project Engineer – West Cumbria

Location: West Cumbria
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent

About the Opportunity

Westlakes Recruit is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across West Cumbria.

This is a key role for a technically strong and commercially aware engineering professional who can take ownership of engineering delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, subcontractors and design teams, you will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, supporting programme delivery, managing engineering risks and driving continuous improvement on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across complex civil engineering projects, ensuring work is delivered in accordance with design specifications, programme requirements and quality standards.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Project Engineers, Site Engineers and the wider engineering team.

• Oversee setting out, dimensional control, surveys, as-built records and the management of technical documentation.

• Coordinate design development, technical queries, buildability reviews and value engineering initiatives.

• Monitor engineering progress against project programmes, identifying risks, delays and opportunities for improved productivity.

• Work closely with project and commercial teams to manage costs, variations, subcontractor performance and potential commercial risks.

• Ensure inspection and test plans, quality assurance processes and relevant technical records are maintained.

• Coordinate procurement requirements, materials, plant and resources to support efficient site delivery.

• Review and implement RAMS, safe systems of work and appropriate engineering controls.

• Support the planning, design coordination and management of temporary works, including acting as Temporary Works Coordinator where suitably qualified and required.

• Promote a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, team performance and overall project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Project Engineer or similar engineering role within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles, setting out and design coordination.

• Experience leading engineering teams and supporting the development of less experienced engineers.

• Demonstrable experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple project workstreams.

• Strong understanding of construction programmes, resource planning, procurement and project controls.

• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of variations, costs, subcontractor interfaces and contractual requirements.

• A thorough understanding of quality management systems, inspection and testing procedures and technical documentation.

• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards, including RAMS and safe systems of work.

• Excellent communication, leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and make sound technical decisions in a demanding project environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure works in high-risk environments.

• Temporary works management experience, including relevant TWC qualifications where applicable.

• Experience working with contaminated ground, complex ground conditions or challenging construction interfaces.

• Knowledge of relevant construction contracts, statutory requirements and project assurance processes.

• A relevant degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Relevant professional accreditation or membership of an engineering institution.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior engineering position within a challenging project environment, with responsibility for technical delivery, team leadership and the successful coordination of complex civil engineering activities.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, which may include:

• Annual bonus.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Private healthcare.

• Pension scheme.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Ongoing professional development and technical training.

• Opportunities to progress within a major project delivery environment.

• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Senior Project Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within civil engineering and infrastructure, Westlakes Recruit would welcome a confidential conversation.

? Get in touch with Westlakes Recruit to find out more about this opportunity.