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Senior Engineer

A Senior Engineer is responsible for taking the lead on technical projects within the engineering team. As a senior engineer, you will help to design, develop and test new solutions – as well as being responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting existing asset and infrastructure.

The most important skills a Senior Engineer should possess are technical knowledge, problem-solving, leadership, the ability to support junior colleagues, communication skills and being able to interact well with people. A Senior Engineer is responsible for overseeing the development of projects from concept to completion. The Senior Engineer ensures project goals are met, budgets are kept under control and work is delivered safely to industry regulations.

To be a Senior Engineer, you will typically be expected to hold a formal qualification, such as a degree, have extensive experience in your industry and be able to communicate complex concepts effectively. To undertake a Senior Engineer role you must have good knowledge of various engineering aspects such as maths, physics and electronics.

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​United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign country in Europe. It consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. London is the capital city and the largest city in the United Kingdom. This country has a long history and many famous people have left their traces behind here. Music festivals, sports competitions, science fairs and many universities all make the United Kingdom one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Europe.

The United Kingdom is one of the most highly developed countries in the world and has a large engineering sector producing some of the highest-quality goods and services. In 2015 alone, UK businesses spent more than £100 billion on research and development.

Transport in the United Kingdom is by road, rail, air and water. The United Kingdom has a market-oriented transport system composed of railways, roadways and canals. 

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