Senior R&D Engineer
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40 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Dartford
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Salary
£65,000 - £85,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Qualification
Relevant Degree / HND / Chartered status or proven major project leadership track record
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Senior R&D Engineer to join their project team in Dartford delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
At Laing O'Rourke , we're transforming the way buildings and infrastructure are engineered, manufactured and constructed. Sustainability is central to that transformation, and we're committed to embedding it into every key business and project decision by 2032.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8195
- Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Deliver precision engineering setting-out, dimensional control, and technical supervision for reinforced concrete, steelwork, and civil works.
- Review and interpret structural blueprints, specifications, method statements (RAMS), and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Manage site quality records, concrete cube registers, pre-pour inspection checklists, and technical queries (RFIs).
- Supervise site supervisors, subcontractors, and plant operatives to maintain rigorous safety, environmental, and program targets.
- Support construction methodology planning, temporary works coordination, and progressive engineering handover.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- A degree (or equivalent technical qualification) in Engineering, Materials or a related discipline.
- At least five years' experience in engineering, materials, technical design or project delivery.
- A strong understanding of sustainable construction and materials decarbonisation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
- Strong engineering judgement and systems thinking, balancing sustainability, cost, buildability and technical performance.
- Membership of, or progress towards, a recognised professional institution is desirable, as is experience implementing innovative materials in practice.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.