Construction Engineer - M25

About the role

To guarantee the safe, compliant, and precise execution of projects from the pre‑construction phase to practical site completion, this role encompasses key responsibilities related to CDM regulations and NEC contract requirements. It involves conducting practical constructability reviews during the pre‑construction design stage, followed by ensuring thorough inspection and physical witnessing on‑site during the construction phase.

The engineer will possess specialised expertise in evaluating electrical works associated with road and infrastructure projects. This position involves coordination with OPS teams to strategically plan for safe and cost‑effective solutions that maintain or enhance the asset to the agreed‑upon standards.

Additionally, the role requires providing appropriate engineering supervision of construction activities to assure CPS that design, health and safety, asbestos management, and temporary works are all being handled according to the established design and processes. The construction engineer will ultimately bear the responsibility for the final construction review, sign‑off on work completion, and ensuring that the health and safety file accurately reflects the completed project.

This position operates independently from the framework contractors, with a primary focus on ensuring that the project is executed in strict accordance with the design, specifications, and procedures set forth by CP/CPS. Flexibility to work weekends and nights as needed is also required.

Can be based at Dartford, Leatherhead or South Mimms with travel to sites across M25 network.

• Producing the Supervision Plan for each applicable scheme, which includes supervision expertise / resource, testing and certification and additional production or HSW requirements.
• Undertaking the duties of Supervisor as stated in the Contract (NEC 3 & 4 ECC).
• Review and assess electrical designs and installations related to highways and infrastructure, including street lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to optimise power systems in infrastructure projects.
• Identify potential conflicts between civil and electrical designs and recommend solutions.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and safety in electrical works.
• Issue Instructions to contractors where necessary (out of hours only).
• Review of H&S File (using as‑built knowledge).
• Review Construction Phase Plan (on behalf of CP when they are Client).
• Acquainting yourself with the schemes design and raising queries with regards to constructability in terms of safety and quality.
• Reviewing the Inspection and Test Plans to agree witnessing requirements.
• Witnessing on‑site testing and commissioning and keeping appropriate records of results.
• Identification and notification of any Defects in accordance with the Contract.
• Verifying the standards of work and the materials supplied by the contractor are as specified in accordance with the Contract.
• Monitoring the progress of the works providing advice to the Client.
• Project Manager of any risks and issues.
• Submitting reports on a regular basis, in line with the project requirements, to the Client Project Manager to advise on progress and the status of construction related safety, quality and completion issues.
• Maintaining appropriate records of site inspections, tests and audits.
• Attending meetings and inspections, both on and off site as required.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and quality control on the contract via the monitoring of the construction works.
• Resolution of technical problems on site.
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting and collaborating with the integrated delivery team to form strong working relationships.
• Develop design understanding to help provide a much‑needed link between design and technical construction engineering input onsite.

• Experience and ability to engage confidently and effectively with construction workforce.
• NEC3 & 4 ECC Supervisor…