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Job Title: Senior Engineer
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: GBP55,000 - GBP70,000 + Benefits Package
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About The Client
Our client is a well-established, leading main contractor operating across the UK and Ireland. Known for delivering major, multi-sector building and civil engineering schemes, they hold key positions on major framework agreements and pride themselves on a collaborative, innovation-led work culture.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to manage the technical site function for high-value construction projects in the Oxford region.
You will lead the site engineering team, manage subcontractors, and work closely with senior management to oversee earthworks, groundworks, structural steel, cladding, and drainage packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Site Engineers, overseeing performance reviews and training plans.
- Technical Quality and Compliance: Review technical drawings, enforce RAMS, and develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to maintain strict quality standards.
- Setting Out and Surveys: Oversee setting out accuracy within specified tolerances and commission required external surveys.
- Temporary Works: Lead the scope and execution of temporary works schemes in line with company safety procedures.
- Programming and Progress: Monitor project milestones, chair subcontractor progress meetings, and report risks to senior management.
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Requirements
Essential:
- Degree, HND, or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Construction.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar Senior Engineer role.
- Strong background in groundworks, earthworks, and steel-framed construction.
- Proven experience setting out large-scale contracts.
- Valid SMSTS certification and full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience with concrete structures (e.g., slipform / jumpform).
- Proficiency with field software such as Fieldview or 4P Viewpoint.
- Valid First Aid certification.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: GBP55,000 - GBP70,000 (negotiable based on experience).
- Progression: Clear career development pathways within a well-funded, expanding contractor.
- Culture: A highly supportive, Disability Confident employer with a focus on diversity and collaboration.
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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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