John Gunn and Sons Ltd

Company

John Gunn and Sons Ltd

John Gunn & Sons Ltd was established in 1912 and has traded for over 110 years.

Type

Fixed Term

Duration

4 years

Salary

£45,000-£65,000 based on experience

Engineering Manager (Senior Engineer)

Job Posted:

14th January 2026

Applications Close:

16th February 2026

Job Description

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Process field data to prepare design drawings and come up with technical solutions for project.
  • Manage several engineers ensuring steady workflow and smooth running of engineering requirements.
  • Create and control filing of key documents including drawings, temporary works, CDM paperwork.
  • Undertake quality control checks to ensure work meets our high standards.
  • Track any changes on documents or that are encountered on the field and report to project manager on any issues that may affect project timings or cost.
  • Material take offs to assist project manager when ordering materials, and material logging on stie to ensure correct quantity of material has been delivered and is compliant.
  • Liaise with client and stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals required to ensure works can proceed and there are minimal delays.
  • Liaise with community and education establishments to help with future recruitment and establish good community working relationships.
  • Provide holiday cover to site manager.

Requirements:

  • A qualification (HNC, HND or degree) in civil engineering.
  • A full UK Driving license.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft software such as word, excel.
  • Someone who can work as part of a team and as an individual.
  • Good communications skills and able to build working relationships.
  • Engineering and managing experience.

Desirable: (but not essential)

  • CSCS Card.
  • CITB – SSMTS (for Holiday cover)
  • Past experience working on road and cable install projects.
  • A working knowledge of Trimble software and instruments.
  • Temporary works Co-ordinator training.

To Apply:

Applicants are to send their CV to [email protected].
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