Senior Engineer

Internal Recruiter – Sizewell at Galldris Group

Galldris Group is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Sizewell C team in Suffolk. The ideal candidate has a Construction or Civil Engineering background and has worked as a Senior Engineer in a Civil Engineering Highways environment.

Reporting to the Site Agent/PM, the Senior Engineer will manage the engineering of a project, ensuring works are constructed to the contract drawings, specifications, procedures and plans, whilst managing site and trainee engineers.

• Manage the engineering on a construction project and coordinate site and trainee engineers.
• Ensure construction meets contract drawings, specifications, procedures and plans.
• Lead safety, quality and HSEQ matters.

• Previous experience as Senior Engineer or similar for a civil engineering contractor.
• Experience in general civils within a highway environment including site clearance, drainage & service ducts, earthworks, pavements, kerbs & footways and street lighting.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations and temporary works.
• Strong knowledge of specifications and testing regimes for general civil engineering / highway works.
• Commercially aware and experienced in a cost‑conscious environment.

• Good communication, people and team management skills.
• Ability to speak up on HSEQ matters and lead by example.
• Proficiency in Fieldview / Dalux or similar web and mobile BIM software.
• Proficiency in design software such as Auto Cad / Autodesk / Sketch Up (desirable).

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers or working towards membership (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Write / check RAMS and TBS, communicate to workforce and monitor compliance.
• Contribute to Galldris’ safety targets and zero‑tolerance of unsafe work.
• Establish and implement site systems and controls consistent with company and project standards.
• Check permits issued by the principal contractor and ensure they are received promptly.
• Review look‑ahead programmes and report feedback.
• Report site issues that may delay programme or progress.
• Assist in preventing, identifying and rectifying issues that may impact the programme.

• Permanent design – familiarise with design drawings, specifications and set‑out requirements; ensure accurate construction.
• Temporary works design – liaise with TWC, identify temporary works requirements, produce design briefs and communicate designs to the site team.
• MARs – raise Material Approval Records and procure materials within the programme.
• TQs – raise queries from drawing and specification reviews and site inspections, produce sketches where required.

• ITPs – write/check ITPs, communicate to workforce and verify compliance.
• QA Records – keep organised and accurate QA records in line with ITPs and project requirements.
• NCRs & defects – lead documentation, tracking, closing out, and share lessons learned.
• Quality handover documentation – collate information as per ITPs and handover requirements.
• Quality readiness reviews – lead reviews and capture lessons learned/improvements.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Galldris is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any protected characteristic.