Senior Engineer - Civil Engineering - Aviation

Fawkes & Reece Group; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance contract

Civils framework

Gatwick Airport project

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to join a civils framework at Gatwick Airport. You will coordinate site engineering activities, oversee setting-out and surveying, and ensure works meet drawings, specifications and programme requirements.

The role demands delivery of high engineering standards on a major infrastructure project, liaising with site management, subcontractors and design teams, maintaining QA records and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineer role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience managing engineering activities and supporting site teams.
• Strong understanding of QA, site documentation and construction procedures.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a demanding site environment.
• Previous experience on major infrastructure or airport projects would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site engineering activities across civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Oversee setting out, surveying and dimensional control to ensure works are delivered in line with approved drawings and specifications.
• Review construction drawings, technical documentation and design information, identifying and resolving engineering issues.
• Support and coordinate Site Engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring high standards of engineering delivery.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, design teams and other stakeholders to maintain progress and resolve technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed, including inspections, ITPs, quality records and as-built documentation.
• Monitor engineering progress against the construction programme and help identify potential delays or technical challenges.
• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate survey records, site documentation and engineering reports.
• Assist with planning upcoming works, coordinating resources and ensuring engineering requirements are met.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Drawing interpretation

Coordination

Quality assurance

Communication

Job description

Reference: SnrEngGatwick_1792597030
Posted: October 21, 2026

Freelance Senior Engineer - Gatwick Airport

Location: Gatwick Airport
Rate: Up to £450 per day CIS
Contract Type: Freelance - CIS only
Project: Civils Framework

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to join a civils framework at Gatwick Airport. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and proactive Senior Engineer with a solid background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating engineering activities, overseeing setting-out operations and ensuring construction works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day site engineering activities across civil engineering and infrastructure works.
• Oversee setting out, surveying and dimensional control to ensure works are delivered in line with approved drawings and specifications.
• Review construction drawings, technical documentation and design information, identifying and resolving engineering issues.
• Support and coordinate Site Engineers, providing technical guidance and ensuring high standards of engineering delivery.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, design teams and other stakeholders to maintain progress and resolve technical queries.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed, including inspections, ITPs, quality records and as-built documentation.
• Monitor engineering progress against the construction programme and help identify potential delays or technical challenges.
• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate survey records, site documentation and engineering reports.
• Assist with planning upcoming works, coordinating resources and ensuring engineering requirements are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineer role within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience managing engineering activities and supporting site teams.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, site documentation and construction procedures.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively in a demanding site environment.
• Previous experience on major infrastructure or airport projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Day rate of up to £450 CIS.
• Freelance contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to work on a major civils framework at Gatwick Airport.
• A challenging role suited to an experienced Senior Engineer looking for their next contract.