M Group Energy
Civil Resident Engineer
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Civil Resident Engineer
Civil Resident Setting Out Engineer (R.E.) – Transmission & Renewables | Wales/South West England
About the Role
Right across infrastructure, we don’t just maintain – we renew and reimagen. Whether you're early in your career or looking to progress, this role offers genuine opportunities to grow and thrive in a safety-first, client-centric environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.
You’ll be joining M Group Energy, a provider of end-to-end energy solutions—from electricity transmission and distribution to renewables, EV infrastructure, metering, and home decarbonisation. Specifically, this Civil Resident Setting Out Engineer (R.E.) will support tender programs and major design mandates—that are critical to National Grid and SSE—delivering substations up to 400kV voltage.
This is your chance to be part of essential infrastructure for life.
Responsibilities
As a Civil Resident Setting Out Engineer (R.E.), you’ll:
- Set out all civil works in alignment with project requirements, including:
- RC foundations
- Drainage systems
- Ducting and route marking
- Earthworks and earthmoving
- Roads, fencing, and operational access
- Assist the Civil Site Manager in on-site construction, ensuring:
- Punctuality, safety, and quality delivery
- Coordination with construction staff and trade contractors
- Support the Civil Design team with:
- Reviewing and advising on Temporary Works (TWS & TWCs)
- Managing architectural and mechanical snagging/boldings for defects
- Producing critical handover As-Built reports and drawings
- Collaborate on key project milestones, resolving:
- Design contingencies on-site
- TQs (Technical Queries) and RFIs (Requests for Information)
- Drawing submissions for client consumption
- Coordinate design data for:
- Realistic settlement tolerance calculations
- Representative geotechnical and hydro-geological models
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Your Profile
To excel in this role, we’re looking for an engineering professional with proactive drive, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. You’ll bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in civil site surveying, setting-out, and construction sentiment.
- Proven BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent).
- Occupational Health & Safety diplomate (construction-based).
- NG-experienced background or equivalent standards (preferred):
- Knowledge of BS5975 Temporary Works and NG Transmission Procedures.
- Familiarity with Alignment for Earthworks System (a plus).
- Essential tools & facilitators:
- Health Safety Qualification (e.g., CSCS card or CSCS Combination Card).
- Full UK driving license ( categories B&M).
- Communicates fluently in technical aspects, using CAD databases (e.g., Spatial’aadd,Civil 3D).
- Competencies:
- Problem-solving under pressure with clarity of vision.
- Relationship building with internal collaborators and third-party contractors.
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Benefits
M Group Energy offers a range of benefits that help you thrive in and out of work:
Foundational Welfare & Wellbeing
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Onlinedoctor service, forever
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reward & Discounts
- Annual 25 days leave + bank holidays
- Access to 1 million+ rewards via My Rewards portal
- Retention-linked expenses with discretionary bonuses
Salaried perks & health
- Private healthcare plan for the entire family
- Cash plan for tax-free healthcare savings
- Car Plus salary sacrifice scheme offering:
- Company car with fuel allowance
- Salary sacrifice EV/ hybrid vehicle choice through My Car Choice
Professional development
- Recognised mentorship and career pathway programs within a pioneering, visionary enterprise.
Company Culture
We’re Top 100 employers for veterans and proponents of diversity as the path to world-class performance. Our ENABLE inclusion networks, vociferous values, and continuous learning culture ensure your assertive contributions are welcomed and incentivised. As part of our ** ESI (essential infrastructure services for life)** revolution, you’ll play a key role supporting our net-zero and decarbonisation targets.
Candidates will be subject to background checks and practical suitability assessments.
Optimised for introductory development or your next critical career step – Apply now.
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