Job Description
As a Civil Engineer, you will join our team in Bridgewater to support major construction and infrastructure projects. This role focuses on overseeing on‑site activities, ensuring quality compliance, monitoring construction progress, and maintaining accurate site records aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in ensuring that work is delivered safely, to specification, and in line with project expectations.
You will work closely with contractors, project managers and multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards across all stages of construction delivery.
- On Site: 3-4 Days
- Clearance: BPSS
- Experience Level: 5-10 YOE
Key Responsibilities
- Site Supervision & Quality Assurance – Monitor construction works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
- Inspect materials and workmanship to ensure quality standards are met.
- Identify and report defects, non‑conformances and potential risks.
- Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate, concise and contract‑relevant site diaries and reports; document progress, issues and key milestones throughout the project lifecycle and support project teams with clear and structured reporting.
- Stakeholder & Contractor Management – Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and site teams; provide clear guidance while remaining independent, objective and professional; communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensure works are carried out in accordance with CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements; support compliance with legal, regulatory and environmental standards; contribute to safe systems of work and site‑based risk management.
- Construction Oversight – Support delivery of large civil engineering works and infrastructure installations; monitor construction methods, sequencing and material usage; participate in document and drawing review processes where required.
Required Skills
- Broad understanding of the construction industry, materials and trade methods.
- Strong organisation, delegation and communication skills.
- Proven experience working within large construction teams.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate and contract‑relevant site diaries.
- High attention to detail when inspecting work and materials.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be persuasive and diplomatic while remaining independent.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent military experience.
- Experience in large civil works installation and erection.
- Understanding of CDM Regulations and approvals processes (documents and drawings).
- Experience using electronic handheld devices for site data capture.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (French is advantageous).
Benefits
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style.
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries.
- Private medical insurance.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Life insurance & pension scheme.
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings and team building.
- Flexible way of working (role dependent).
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
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