Civil Engineers – Major UK Infrastructure (HS2, Sizewell C, Lower Thames Crossing)
Employer: Leading UK Earthworks & Heavy Civils Contractor Locations: HS2 / Sizewell C / Lower Thames Crossing
Roles Available: Site Engineers, Project Engineers, Senior Engineers, Sub Agents
Package: Excellent salary + uplift + accommodation/travel support + long‑term project pipeline
The Opportunity
A major UK earthworks contractor is expanding engineering teams across three of the country’s largest infrastructure programmes: HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing. We’re recruiting engineers at all levels to support bulk earthworks, heavy civils, drainage, highways, structures, temporary works, and complex multi‑disciplinary interfaces.
Whether you’re an experienced Senior Engineer looking to step into leadership, or a Site Engineer ready to progress into Project Engineer level, this is a long‑term career opportunity on nationally significant projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Setting‑out for earthworks, drainage, utilities, highways, and structures
- Managing QA, ITPs, inspections, and technical documentation
- Reviewing designs, temporary works, and construction methodologies
- Coordinating with designers, subcontractors, and client teams
- Supporting programme planning, sequencing, and risk management
- Leading site teams (Senior Engineer/Sub Agent level)
- Ensuring compliance with project specifications, environmental controls, and safety standards
- Contributing to progress reporting and short‑term planning
What We’re Looking For
- Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Experience in earthworks, highways, heavy civils, or major infrastructure
- Strong understanding of digital engineering, GPS machine control, and QA processes
- Ability to work across multiple work fronts in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills
- Leadership experience for Senior Engineer/Sub Agent roles
What’s On Offer
- Market‑leading salary + uplift
- Accommodation/travel package available
- Long‑term work across multiple major UK projects
- Clear progression pathways (Site → Project → Senior → Sub Agent)
- Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s top earthworks contractors
- Exposure to flagship national infrastructure schemes
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