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Senior Engineer – Residential Groundworks & Earthworks

📍 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
💰 Salary: Competitive (Varies Based on Experience)
🚗 Freelance: Must have own kit & van | Permanent: Van & kit provided

We are recruiting for a Senior Engineer with strong residential groundworks and earthworks modeling experience to join a well-established company based in the West Midlands. This role offers the opportunity to work on major groundworks and infrastructure projects while building a long-term career with a company that values loyalty and skill.

Key Requirements:



Strong residential groundworks experience

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Earthworks modeling expertise

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Proven stability in previous roles (long stints at companies preferred)

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Experience with drone technology, GPS control & 3D CAD

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Freelancers must have their own kit and van

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Permanent employees will be provided with a van and equipment as part of the package

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The company uses Lyca technology

What’s on Offer?

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Career progression opportunities with a company that invests in long-term staff development

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A supportive team and access to industry-leading technology

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Based out of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham with projects across the region

This is an excellent opportunity for a loyal, skilled engineer looking for stability and progression in a company that values its people

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