Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer | Heavy Industrial | Thurrock, Essex

This is a key senior-level appointment within the engineering team, offering the chance to play a major role in both project delivery and the ongoing development of engineering standards across the group. The successful candidate will lead and oversee a broad range of civil engineering activities, whilst also bringing a strong appreciation and practical understanding of structural engineering principles. You’ll work across a variety of infrastructure and capital projects, helping ensure designs, specifications and installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading civil engineering activities across complex industrial sites
• Supporting and overseeing structural engineering considerations on projects and upgrades
• Managing and coordinating third‑party engineering consultants, contractors and design activities
• Reviewing and approving engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting capital project delivery from scope development through to installation and commissioning
• Providing technical oversight across reinforced concrete structures, drainage systems, foundations and steel‑framed infrastructure
• Driving improvements in engineering standards, procedures and compliance across the business
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior Civil Engineering role within heavy industrial, oil & gas or similar regulated environments
• Strong working knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design and construction
• A solid understanding of structural engineering principles and associated design activities
• Experience overseeing external design houses, contractors and specialist third‑party engineering support
• Strong technical documentation and specification experience
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

• Long‑term opportunity within a highly stable and growing organisation
• Exposure to major engineering and capital investment projects
• The chance to influence engineering standards and best practice across multiple UK sites
• A business that combines stability, expertise and forward‑thinking investment

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