Do you have a strong background in self-delivering heavy civils works, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor?
Location: Chipping Warden (Site Based)
Salary: £55,000 + car allowance (freelance candidates considered inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a driven Sub Agent or Senior Engineer to join a major contractor delivering critical works on HS2. This is a chance to step into a key leadership role on a high-profile package involving complex Under Track Crossing (UTX) works, reinforced concrete structures, and major infrastructure delivery.
You'll be joining a well-established team at a pivotal stage of the project, moving from self-delivered heavy civils into major subcontract package management. This role offers genuine long-term stability, career progression, and the opportunity to lead from the front on one of the country's flagship infrastructure schemes.
Due to the stage of the project, you will need experience with Quality Assurance (QA) paperwork, method statements, requisitions, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for handover.
What's in it for you:
Major role on a nationally significant infrastructure project
Opportunity to manage and develop engineering teams
Mix of heavy civils, structural, and subcontract package management
Strong progression opportunity for ambitious Senior Section Engineers looking to step up
High level of project ownership and autonomy
Key Responsibilities:
Lead delivery of heavy civils and infrastructure works on HS2
Manage engineering teams including Section Engineers and Site Engineers
Oversee subcontractor packages including steel, blockwork, and M&E interfaces
Ensure QA, inspections, and documentation processes are maintained to a high standard
Review and manage RAMS, requisitions, temporary works, and site documentation
Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to drive programme delivery
Support safe and efficient site operations across all phases of delivery
Essential Experience:
Experience working as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer, or Section Engineer on major civils or infrastructure projects
Strong background in self-delivered heavy civils works
Major infrastructure project experience
Tier 1 contractor experience preferred
Experience with Quality Assurance (QA) paperwork, method statements, requisitions, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for handover
Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
CSCS and SMSTS
Desirable:
Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
Temporary Works awareness (TWC/TWS)
Reinforced concrete or precast experience
Apply now or get in touch by emailing your CV to (url removed)
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year