Senior Project Engineer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Buckley, CH7 4HB
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You'll be joining a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex piling and ground‑engineering packages across major infrastructure schemes. Their teams specialise in Rotary Bored Piling, CFA piling, pile load testing and heavy civil operations, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, safety leadership and high‑quality delivery.

Your new role

You will operate as a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer on a busy piling project, providing engineering oversight, quality assurance and temporary works compliance. Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring design and quality compliance across all piling activities

Monitoring and evaluating ground condition variations

Producing RAMS, method statements, ITPs and lift plans

Managing rig instrumentation records, production graphs and as‑built drawings

Working closely with the Construction Supervisor to ensure safe, planned and compliant operations

Liaising with clients, designers, suppliers and commercial teams

Supporting contract administration, early warnings and compensation events

Attending weekly progress meetings and maintaining accurate daily records

Heavy civils and piling experience is essential.

What you'll need to succeed

Strong background in piling and ground engineering (Rotary Bored, CFA, load testing)

Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and temporary works

Ability to lead technical excellence and maintain strict quality standards

Competence across standard engineering IT packages

Relevant CSCS and up‑to‑date safety‑critical medical

Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with clients and designers

What you'll get in return

Competitive rates based on experience and seniority

Opportunity to work on a major heavy civils project with a respected contractor

Supportive engineering and management team

Exposure to complex piling operations and high‑level technical delivery

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