Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Senior Engineer
Lead site engineering, quality control and subcontractor management for A47 improvement project.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Senior Engineer – Infrastructure – A47 Tuddenham role is based in Tuddenham, Norfolk, supporting National Highways on a major improvement project for the A47 in Norwich. The project aims to cut congestion, improve safety and boost regional growth. In this position you will take full responsibility for setting out, engineering control and quality, while coordinating and mentoring the site engineering team. • Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and assist in project planning and resource coordination. • Manage subcontractor performance to ensure alignment with project timelines. • Write, review, and implement Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs). • Supervise site engineering team, delegate tasks, and mentor junior engineers. • Control project schedules, attend coordination meetings, and update progress as required. • Ensure work complies with project specifications, raise design-related RFIs and TQs, and maintain accurate documentation. • Communicate with the commercial team for accurate financial reporting, manage snagging systems, and minimize site waste.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸risk assessments
- ▸subcontractor management
- ▸project scheduling
- ▸site supervision
- ▸design rfis
- ▸financial reporting
What You Bring
The ideal candidate works safely, can proficiently interpret data and drawings, and possesses advanced setting‑out skills using Level, EDM and GPS equipment. Relevant civil engineering experience across highways, rail, water or aviation is required, together with strong leadership, delegation and problem‑solving abilities. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 or higher, SMSTS, a CSCS card and be proficient in Office 365 and CAD.
Requirements
- ▸nvq level3
- ▸smsts
- ▸cscs
- ▸office365
- ▸cad
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Galliford Try offers the security of an order book exceeding £4.1 billion and the chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects. You will join diverse, high‑performing teams with opportunities to stretch your capabilities and achieve long‑held career goals. The company’s ambitious growth strategy provides a stable environment for professional development. We prioritise the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through the ‘Be Well’ programme, which provides discounts, advice and support. High‑quality training is available at all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeships, and our Career Paths initiative delivers tailored support. Our Agile Working programme gives flexibility in when, where and how you work, combining site and office options to suit individual and team needs. We welcome full‑time, part‑time and flexible working arrangements and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every single requirement. As a Disability Confident employer we will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria, and we can discuss reasonable adjustments. A full job description is available on request. • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus opportunity to purchase additional holidays. • Wide range of corporate discounts. • Cycle to Work schemes. • Comprehensive pension plan. • Competitive family leave policy. • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid yearly membership to a recognized professional association relevant to the role.
Work Environment
Onsite