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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Bridgwater

  • Salary

    £65,000 - £85,000 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Level

  • Qualification

    Relevant Degree / HND / Chartered status or proven major project leadership track record

  • Experience

    5+ Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Hinkley Point C – Senior Engineer to join their project team in Bridgwater supporting the landmark Hinkley Point C project. 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.

BYLOR is a joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke, delivering the main civil engineering works for Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 8336
  • Project / Base Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, TA5 1UF, 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

  • Lead engineering teams across multidisciplinary civil, structural, and infrastructure construction packages.
  • Establish and maintain site technical control, quality assurance regimes, and progressive handover systems.
  • Direct package construction methodologies, value engineering initiatives, and buildability reviews in collaboration with design partners.
  • Ensure rigorous adherence to health, safety, environmental, and temporary works management procedures across all active workfaces.
  • Mentor junior and site engineers, fostering professional development and progression towards chartered engineering status.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (BEng, MEng, or equivalent).
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng / IEng MICE, MIStructE) or demonstrably working towards completion.
  • Proven track record delivering major infrastructure or complex building engineering works.
  • Valid CSCS card, SMSTS qualification, and Safety Critical Medical.
  • Exceptional technical leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities.

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

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Civil Engineering Contract Management Subcontractor Coordination Site Operations

Apply Directly for this Opportunity

This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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