As a Civil Project Engineer you’ll lead the delivery of civil engineering solutions across both Non-Infra and Infra Southern Water projects. You’ll guide work from concept through to completion, collaborating with design, site, and client teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality outcomes.
What you’ll be doing.
- Lead civil engineering activities from early design through to site delivery and project close‑out.
- Manage design processes, engage in design reviews, and work closely with internal teams and clients.
- Conduct early site assessments and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation including RAMS, programmes, and quality plans.
- Oversee material procurement and manage supplier and subcontractor relationships.
- Monitor budgets, support cost reviews, and contribute to variation assessments.
- Ensure quality and compliance through inspections, testing, and site engagement.
- Carry out setting‑out QA checks when required.
- Promote innovation, safety, and continuous improvement across all project stages.
About You.
- Civil Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC/BEng/NVQ or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Organised, proactive, and collaborative in your approach.
- Able to work flexibly and maintain a positive, solutions‑focused mindset.
- Commercially aware with good understanding of contractual frameworks (NEC).
- Confident using Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience in the water sector or Non‑Infrastructure projects (desirable).
- Knowledge of setting‑out (advantageous).
Desirable Qualifications and Certifications.
- CSCS/ECS Card
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
- SMSTS
- First Aid at Work
- City & Guilds Authorised Person Module
What we can offer in return.
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors. We provide high‑level professional teams, opportunities for growth, stability, and a suite of benefits to support your career.
Our Benefits.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays.
- Wide range of corporate discounts.
- Cycle to Work schemes.
- Comprehensive pension plan.
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
- Private medical scheme options for salaried employees; employee assistance programme with free 24/7 support.
- Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
Additional Information.
- Galliford try welcomes applications for full‑time, reduced hours or flexible arrangements; these will be discussed during the recruitment process.
- We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer suitable support or adjustments for candidates with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria.
For more information or to enquire about other positions, please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk.
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What you’ll be doing.
- Lead civil engineering activities from early design through to site delivery and project close‑out.
- Manage design processes, engage in design reviews, and work closely with internal teams and clients.
- Conduct early site assessments and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation including RAMS, programmes, and quality plans.
- Oversee material procurement and manage supplier and subcontractor relationships.
- Monitor budgets, support cost reviews, and contribute to variation assessments.
- Ensure quality and compliance through inspections, testing, and site engagement.
- Carry out setting‑out QA checks when required.
- Promote innovation, safety, and continuous improvement across all project stages.
About You.
- Civil Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC/BEng/NVQ or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Organised, proactive, and collaborative in your approach.
- Able to work flexibly and maintain a positive, solutions‑focused mindset.
- Commercially aware with good understanding of contractual frameworks (NEC).
- Confident using Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience in the water sector or Non‑Infrastructure projects (desirable).
- Knowledge of setting‑out (advantageous).
Desirable Qualifications and Certifications.
- CSCS/ECS Card
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
- SMSTS
- First Aid at Work
- City & Guilds Authorised Person Module
What we can offer in return.
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors. We provide high‑level professional teams, opportunities for growth, stability, and a suite of benefits to support your career.
Our Benefits.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays.
- Wide range of corporate discounts.
- Cycle to Work schemes.
- Comprehensive pension plan.
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
- Private medical scheme options for salaried employees; employee assistance programme with free 24/7 support.
- Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
Additional Information.
- Galliford try welcomes applications for full‑time, reduced hours or flexible arrangements; these will be discussed during the recruitment process.
- We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer suitable support or adjustments for candidates with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria.
For more information or to enquire about other positions, please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk.
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