Senior Engineer - Geotechnical Earthworks/Drainage

Carmichael UK are recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join a major CP7 Geotechnical & Drainage framework

This is a key position within a long-term infrastructure programme, offering the opportunity to take ownership of geotechnical and drainage packages across critical rail works.

You will play a leading role in site delivery, technical assurance, and subcontractor management, working across schemes in the Bristol / Swindon corridor.

• Oversee delivery of geotechnical, earthworks, and drainage packages
• Lead site operations and subcontractor management
• Production and management of:
  • Material approvals
  • Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Red line drawings
• Compile and review WPPs / RAMS
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
• Lead and support junior engineers on site
• Carry out setting out where required (GPS / Total Station)
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality, and safety standards

• HNC / HND / BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering
• Membership with ICE (Graduate / IEng / MICE or working towards)
• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer / Sub Agent within rail or major civils
• Strong background in geotechnical, earthworks, and drainage works
• SMSTS
• TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator – CITB)

• PTS (Rail)
• Appointed Person (AP)
• Experience as ALO Planner / Coordinator / Responsible Manager
• Experience on Network Rail frameworks (CP6 / CP7)

• Occasional weekend and night shifts (not regular)
• Planned 4-week possession period with 24/7 shift patterns, including potentially disruptive working hours