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Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of major power sector projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure schemes that support the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
You will provide technical leadership on site and within project teams, ensuring civil engineering works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality., Lead and manage civil engineering activities on power sector construction projects
Provide technical expertise across earthworks, concrete structures, foundations, drainage, and associated infrastructure
Oversee setting out, temporary works coordination, and construction methodologies
Ensure works are delivered in line with design, specifications, programme, and budget
Manage and mentor engineers and site teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
Liaise closely with design teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
Drive high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance
Support planning, risk management, and technical assurance processes

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience delivering civil engineering works within the power, energy, or major infrastructure sectors
Strong technical knowledge of heavy civils and complex construction environments
Experience working for a main contractor on large, multi-disciplinary projects
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a strong commercial awareness
Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or equivalent) is desirable
If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the delivery of critical power infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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