New Senior Engineer position in Bedford!
Position: Senior Site Engineer (with own instruments and relevant insurances)
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Contract type: Freelance
Start date: Late July 2025
Duration: 2+ years (expected contract end of November 2027)
Pay rate: £ negotiable (we pay through limited company or CIS)
Sector: New build construction
Skilled Careers contacts: Mark Dixon
Company overview
A multi-disciplinary contractor specialising in major projects which include distribution centres, industrial units, highways and student accommodation.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with their own instruments to join a £300+ million new build scheme towards the end of July with anticipated end date of November 2027 but there is a realistic opportunity for a contract extension and follow on projects.
Responsibilities
Reporting to a Project Manager and Project Director you will be:
Sorting out initial setting out on sites
Liaising with the Tender Handover team and establishing ground models to fix levels.
Value Engineering the design with the team looking at potential savings
Monitor the Engineering team ensuring quality is met
Take off and pricing of materials and ordering to site for use
Input into planning including short term maps
Inputs into site safety
Management of subcontractors (earthworks, enabling works, groundworks and steel work)
Material reconciliations for bulk orders
Implementing new technology to speed up processes
Mentoring of junior Engineers
Inputs into site meetings
Contractor checks and QA.
Attributes and Skills required or desired
Proficiency in earthworks and enabling works.
Be able to calculate cut & fill quantities and produce the drawings.
Provide excavation support.
Be able to produce 3D models for earthworks and machine control.
Experience of drawing coordination.
Able to work closely with Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers and Architects.
Strong surveying experience
Excellent leadership skills to effectively supervise and manage contractors.
Solid experience in large new build industrial developments.
Exceptional organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for engaging stakeholders at all levels.
HNC or higher in construction related field
In date SMSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid and Temporary Works Coordinator would be an advantage.
Rewards and benefits
A competitive daily rate
Long-term freelance contract.
Whats next
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