Senior Engineer - Utilities

Carmichael UK is working with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering critical utilities works on the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. We are seeking an experienced Utilities Senior Engineer to support the coordination and delivery of complex utility diversion and protection works as part of this major infrastructure programme.

As Utilities Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for the engineering management of utilities packages, working closely with statutory undertakers, designers, and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.

• Lead the engineering delivery of utilities diversion and protection works

• Coordinate works involving water, gas, electric, telecoms, and HV/LV services

• Liaise with statutory undertakers and third-party stakeholders

• Review designs, raise technical queries, and manage approvals

• Oversee setting out, inspections, and quality assurance documentation

• Support planning and programming activities, including look-ahead planning

• Manage and support Site Engineers working on utilities packages

• Ensure compliance with permit requirements, and HS2 standards

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer / Section Engineer delivering utilities works

• Strong knowledge of utility diversions and services coordination

• Experience working on major civil or infrastructure projects (HS2 experience advantageous)

• Confident communicator with experience dealing with statutory undertakers

• CSCS card (essential)