Senior Civil Engineer
Location: Darlington, Co Durham
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: May 1st, 2025
Ref: 1532881
Are you an experienced Senior Civil Engineer looking for an exciting role with a company that values innovation, flexibility, and career development? We are exclusively recruiting for a permanent Senior Civil Engineer on behalf of Whessoe Engineering Ltd, a world-renowned leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, with over 200 years of excellence in the industry, based in Darlington.
Why join Whessoe? Whessoe is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm with a rich history of delivering cutting-edge projects in the hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and energy industries. As part of the Samsung C&T family, they offer their engineers the chance to work on high-profile, global projects with the latest technologies.
- Flexible working: choose between a 40 or 37-hour work week, with the ability to adjust your hours around core office times (Mon-Thurs: 10am-3pm, Fri: 9am-1pm) to suit your lifestyle
- Hybrid working: following a familiarisation period, employees have the option to work 2 days per week from home
- Career development: work in a high-calibre civil and structural team where you will be leading multi-disciplinary projects, shaping key infrastructure, and enhancing your technical and leadership skills
- Strong company benefits including 25 days holiday (rising to 28), holiday purchase scheme, 10% employer pension contributions, free secure parking, life insurance (4x salary), and access to wellbeing initiatives such as regular yoga classes
The role – lead engineering projects with a global impact As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take charge of delivering top-tier engineering design solutions from concept through to completion. You’ll be a critical part of Whessoe’s civil and structural department, working on complex, large-scale engineering projects in challenging environmental conditions.
Key responsibilities: - Lead engineering design across a range of projects, ensuring quality from conception to completion
- Prepare technical evaluations, FEED studies, feasibility reports, and review contractor designs
- Design reinforced concrete tanks and other structures for demanding environments
- Oversee project budgeting, CTR estimates, and progress tracking
- Deliver cost-effective design solutions for EPC projects
- Maintain high technical standards and manage design sub-contracts effectively
What we’re looking for: - Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
- Strong design experience in heavy civil engineering sectors such as oil and gas, bridges, nuclear, or water-retaining structures
- Skilled in preparing detailed technical reports and evaluations
- A logical thinker with strong commercial awareness, risk management expertise, and time management skills
- Proficient in using industry-standard engineering applications
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that truly values its people and offers a flexible, supportive, and engaging working environment.
If you're a proactive Senior Civil Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding career move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of Whessoe’s legacy of engineering excellence.
