Senior Engineer

£40,000 to £50,000 per annum

Date Posted: Wednesday 11 February 2026

, Ref: 118

An experienced Senior Engineer is required to support the delivery of major earthworks schemes across the North East. This is a permanent opportunity with a privately owned contractor offering long-term regional work and career progression.

The Company

A well-established, privately owned civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex earthworks and infrastructure projects. The business operates across the North East and benefits from a healthy pipeline of secured work and repeat business.

The Role

The Senior Engineer will play a key role in the technical and operational delivery of earthworks projects. Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing technical support to site teams

  • Setting out and overseeing earthworks operations

  • Managing QA procedures and ensuring compliance with specifications

  • Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries

  • Supporting planning and programme management

  • Mentoring junior engineers

  • Liaising with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders

Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a Senior Engineer within civil engineering, specifically earthworks

  • Strong understanding of bulk earthmoving operations and associated specifications

  • Competent in setting out and use of surveying equipment

  • Experience managing QA documentation and technical reporting

  • Ability to work collaboratively within project teams

  • Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

  • CSCS card essential

Remuneration

  • £40,000 to £45,000 per annum

  • Company vehicle or car allowance

  • Pension scheme

  • Ongoing regional projects providing long-term stability

This is a permanent position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of their client.

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