Senior Engineer - Deep Foundations (2 Year FTC)

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Job Description

Senior Engineer - Deep Foundations (2 Year FTC)

Job Location City: Tilbury, Tilbury OR Thames Estuary

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003)

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel

Requisition ID: 3610
Information at a Glance

Bouygues Civil Works Division
Specialists in civil engineering and complex structures, delivering major infrastructure and land-use projects worldwide. As part of Bouygues Travaux Publics, we are committed to sustainable construction, diversity, and welcoming talent from all backgrounds.

Project

The Lower Thames Crossing is one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, linking Kent and Essex via the longest road tunnel in the country.

Delivered within a collaborative alliance environment, the project involves complex enabling works, geotechnical operations, deep foundations, soil mixing, and large-scale civil engineering activities essential to the successful delivery of the scheme.

This technically demanding infrastructure programme combines major construction logistics, temporary works, heavy plant operations, and high-risk construction activities within a live project environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Deep Foundations to support the delivery of major geotechnical and foundation works on the Lower Thames Crossing project.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering piling, diaphragm wall, and deep foundation activities across the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme, quality, and technical requirements.

Working closely with Construction Managers, Engineering teams, Temporary Works Coordinators, and specialist subcontractors, you will support the successful delivery of technically complex construction activities within a major infrastructure environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile civil engineering project and contribute to one of the UK's largest infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Construction Delivery

• Support day-to-day site engineering activities across soil mixing, piling, and diaphragm wall operations
• Monitor construction progress and report to the Project Engineer
• Interpret design drawings and technical documentation for on-site implementation
• Contribute to planning, sequencing, and coordination of ground engineering works
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day site engineering activities across deep foundation works, including piling and diaphragm wall operations
• Support construction planning, sequencing, logistics, and temporary works coordination to ensure efficient project delivery
• Review and interpret design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for site implementation
• Provide technical guidance and support to Site Engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors during construction activities
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, and performance against programme requirements
• Assist in resolving technical and operational challenges during delivery phases

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all works are delivered in compliance with project quality, environmental, and health & safety standards
• Oversee inspections, testing, and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with design specifications
• Support implementation and review of RAMS, ITPs, and safe systems of work
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across site teams and subcontractors
• Support incident investigations, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective actions where required

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate closely with subcontractors, client representatives, temporary works teams, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate engineering records, QA documentation, and site reporting
• Support procurement and subcontractor management activities where required
• Participate in technical meetings and construction coordination reviews

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and support junior engineers and site teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and construction activities
• Support effective collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams within the alliance environment

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline
• Working towards or holding professional accreditation (ICE or equivalent) would be advantageous

Experience

• Proven experience within deep foundations, piling, or diaphragm wall works on major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects
• Previous experience operating as a Senior Engineer or experienced Site Engineer within complex construction environments
• Experience coordinating specialist subcontractors and managing site engineering activities
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, rail, tunnelling, or marine works would be beneficial

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of piling, diaphragm wall, and deep foundation construction methodologies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction sequencing requirements
• Good knowledge of QA/QC procedures, temporary works coordination, and construction documentation
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements within live construction environments

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Organised and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and safety
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, site-based major project environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams

Interested or want to learn more? Apply now or get in touch.