Responsible Engineer - Highway, Drainage and Bridges

CompanyDragados UK & Ireland

LocationImmingham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/19/2026

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Construction operatives not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible

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Job Summary

The Responsible Engineer (RE) shall assume overall engineering responsibility for construction for all elements of the works related to a particular discipline, e.g., Buildings & Civils, M&E etc. and shall be responsible for implementing the Contractor’s engineering management processes.

This role sits within the engineering function of the Contractor’s team and shall operate in parallel with the Contractor’s Project Management team. The Responsible Engineer will support both the Lead Engineering Manager and the Lead Design Manager to deliver the scope of works in line with the accepted design and the Client requirements.

The Responsible Engineer provides effective leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to meet the design and construction programme; achieve exemplary quality and sustainability standards and.

Key Responsibilities

Person with accountability for the day-to-day management and co-ordination of technical and engineering activities within a specific engineering discipline.

Support development of construction methodologies and risk assessments with sub-contractors and the construction team.

Co-ordination of technical issues arising during construction through the TQ and RFI processes.

Manage sub-contractor’s Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) development and support construction team for effective implementation of the ITPs.

Liaise with Designers and Design Managers for related issues and deliverables.

Liaise with Design Management team for design and assurance of Contractor Design Portions.

Manage technical and system integration issues with other packages and disciplines.

Liaise with TWC for production of design briefs for temporary works.

Liaise with Construction Managers, Quality Managers and Temporary Works Supervisors for day-to-day site issues.

Liaise with design team to manage the field changes through the change control process.

Confirm the technical acceptability of proposed materials/samples.

Manage Request for Information process on assigned packages.

Manage action plan that detail the actions, procedures and contingency measures to be followed in the event that the monitoring system shows unacceptable levels of deformation/movement or other incidents occur.

Review and accept preconstruction trials and all associated test results.

Approve competence of sub-contractor’s key personnel related with design and engineering.

Attend relevant meetings, carry out any tasks delegated by the Engineering Manager and deputise as required.

The Responsible Engineer shall, on behalf of the Lead Engineering Manager, certify that their package of works has been constructed in accordance with approved design and shall approve as-built drawings.

Technical competencies

Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal and the ability to report at both Project and Board level.
A good working knowledge of the:
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974,
Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996
Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007
Management of health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and
other relevant legislation
Excellent organisation and people management/ team building skills.

Behavioural competencies

Fulfils Dragados Values, Behaviours And Core Competencies

Engages with a wide range of colleague and stakeholders in pursuit of objectives
Communicates confidently with a range of people, adapting communication style to have a positive impact
Drives results by striving to achieve challenging goals, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity
Demonstrates commitment to developing own and others professional and industry knowledge
Demonstrates sound analytical ability, appreciating complex issues and situations
Demonstrates flexibility in thought and approach, managing multiple competing demands within the wider strategic context

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

Educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in the relevant discipline. A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND, may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience in a senior technical engineering role can be demonstrated.
Be a Chartered Engineer in the related discipline.
Demonstrating relevant experience in projects encompassing similar temporary type, size, complexity and environment – Required

Ability to manage teams of people in a multi-disciplinary environment. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and manage own time.

Strong communication skills in English (oral and written) – Required

Appropriate CSCS card type and level – Required

Computer skills – well developed IT skills including a working knowledge of BIM, Autocad, and the use of collaborative platforms.

Proven track record of delivering projects to time and budget, together with an exemplary safety, quality and sustainability record.

Dragados Values

Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long term relationships based on mutual trust.
Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.

Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct that apply to all Dragados employees.

Department

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours

Salary

Competitive