Senior Site Engineer

Skilled Careers; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is looking for a Senior Site Engineer for a sizeable new build project in Bedford. The role involves managing site activities, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring engineering standards are met over a long-term contract. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and technical skills, particularly in earthworks and construction management. This is a great opportunity for those seeking a freelance position in a dynamic construction environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Long-term freelance contract

Qualifications

• Experience of drawing coordination and production of 3D models.
• In date SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage initial site setup and liaise with various teams.
• Ensure quality standards and safety on site are met.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Proficiency in earthworks and enabling works

Strong surveying experience

Excellent leadership skills

Effective communication skills

Education

HNC or higher in construction related field

Job description

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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