Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

Location:

Buckley, Clwyd Rate: £300 per day

Hours:

7.5 hours per day

Contract:

ASAP 25 December 2026

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a major construction project based in Buckley, Clwyd .This role requires a strong civil engineering background with previous piling and/or ground engineering experience . You will provide engineering oversight on site, ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with design, quality and contractual requirements.

• Provide engineering oversight across site operations
• Ensure design and quality compliance throughout the works
• Monitor and evaluate variations in ground conditions
• Work closely with the Construction Supervisor to ensure works are planned and executed safely
• Produce and maintain method statements, risk assessments and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Ensure correct design information is being used and construction is delivered in accordance with design intent
• Maintain appropriate records and liaise with designers regarding variations
• Manage rig instrumentation records, production graphs and as-built drawings
• Raise, review and close out non-conformance reports
• Carry out and complete lift plans
• Liaise with clients, engineers, suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Maintain daily site diaries and project records
• Attend and contribute to weekly internal and external progress meetings
• Support resource planning alongside the Construction Supervisor and Project Manager
• Understand contract and tender requirements and assist with contract administration
• Liaise with the commercial team regarding changes, contract documentation and project records
• Support the management of early warnings and compensation events

• Previous piling and/or ground engineering experience
• Experience of projects involving Rotary Bored Piling, CFA piling and/or Pile Load Testing
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles
• Good technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice
• Experience of site-based quality and design compliance
• Understanding of temporary works requirements
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
• Good IT skills across commonly used software packages
• Relevant CSCS card
• Valid safety-critical medical fitness certificate
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with site teams, clients, engineers and other stakeholders

This is a hands‑on, site‑focused engineering position and would particularly suit an experienced Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer or Piling/Ground Engineering Engineer with a strong civil engineering background.

£300 per day | 7.5 hours per day | Contract until 25 December 2026