SENIOR ENGINEER

Laing O'Rourke

Birmingham, UKonsitePosted Jul 24, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 2×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

About the role

7307

Birmingham

Grimsby

Permanent

Senior Engineer

Sector: Power & Energy Infrastructure

Are you ready to be a part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades - a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future.

Laing O'Rourke are looking for a Section Engineer to work on a major power infrastructure project on behalf of the National Grid - Great Grid Upgrade.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

ABOUT YOU

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.

About Us

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.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

#LI-TL1

PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE

LIFE ASSURANCE

PERSONAL ACCIDENT AND INJURY INSURANCE

INCOME PROTECTION

Questions about this role

Click "Apply with AI Applyd" above. We auto-fill the application from your resume and answer screening questions in seconds. No copy and paste, no juggling tabs.

Compensation for Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom varies widely by seniority, employer size, and remote vs onsite arrangement. Check the salary range on this listing when published, or browse our Software Engineer hub for United Kingdom medians across recent openings.

Most applications complete in under 90 seconds. You can track the status in your dashboard and watch the screenshot proof land the moment the application submits.

AI Applyd supports Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, Personio, Teamtailor and other major ATS platforms. If we can submit through the platform, we do.

Want AI Applyd to auto-apply to roles like this?

We tailor your resume per posting, fill the forms, and track replies for you.