Resident Engineer

Civil Resident Engineer

Location:

Norfolk, United Kingdom
Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Outside IR35, all inclusive)

Contract:

4 months, with potential extension

Start Date:

ASAP

Turner Lovell are recruiting for a site-based Civil Resident/ Section Engineer to support the delivery of the main civil works packages on a major UK energy infrastructure project. Our client is an international engineering and construction contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale projects across the UK.

You will play a key role in managing and driving site activities and supporting the delivery of civil works, including drainage, access roads, and associated infrastructure. This is a hands-on, site-focused role requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to work independently while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

This position will suit an experienced civil professional with a strong background on large infrastructure projects, confident in developing, implementing, and monitoring Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and wider QA/QC procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all subcontractor activities comply with specifications, drawings, and approved RAMS

Monitor project progress and quality through regular site inspections and verification activities

Coordinate and manage interfaces between civil work packages in line with design and programme

Liaise with the design team to provide technical input and resolve contractor technical queries (TQs)

Support the Project Manager with day-to-day site management and reporting

Promote and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance on site

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience working on UK civil engineering projects

HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering

Proven experience delivering civil packages valued at £5m+ (ideally within energy, utilities, or power generation sectors)

Strong track record in quality assurance and civil construction best practice

Valid CSCS or CCNSG, with SSSTS or SMSTS desirable

Temporary Works Coordinator experience advantageous

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply and send your CV to Marcus Horne