Freelance Site/Section Engineer - Bridges & Major Structures

Matchtech; Painswick; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Freelance Site / Section Engineer (Major Structures & Bridges) to support delivery on a major infrastructure project in the South West. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, QA documentation, and coordinating on-site activities.

You will manage day-to-day engineering works, read drawings, ensure compliance with drawings, specs and programme, and contribute to safety and environmental standards. Initial 3-month contract, inside IR35, rate £480–£500 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer/Section Engineer on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience delivering major structures, bridges, reinforced concrete and heavy civils works.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Desirable: Temporary Works experience and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying for structures and bridge works.
• Managing day-to-day engineering activities on site.
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Producing and maintaining QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records.
• Managing technical queries and liaising with design teams.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and site progress.
• Supporting temporary works, permits and safe systems of work.
• Driving high standards of quality, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Setting out & surveying

Quality assurance

Reading drawings / specs

On-site coordination

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid qualification

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Freelance Site / Section Engineer (Major Structures & Bridges) to support delivery on a major infrastructure project in the South West. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, QA documentation, and coordinating on-site activities.

You will manage day-to-day engineering works, read drawings, ensure compliance with drawings, specs and programme, and contribute to safety and environmental standards. Initial 3-month contract, inside IR35, rate £480–£500 per day.