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Freelance Section Engineer – Bridgwater
£390 Per Day PAYE (Including Holiday Pay)
Contract Until 2029

We are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure project near Bridgwater, supporting the delivery of a large reinforced concrete package on one of the UK’s largest civil engineering schemes.
This is a long-term freelance opportunity with work currently programmed through to 2029, offering a high level of continuity on a complex and technically challenging project.
The wider development is split across several delivery sections, creating a busy site environment with a varied workload and ongoing engineering challenges.

The Project

The current phase of works is focused on reinforced concrete structures and associated civils activities, including:

• Large in-situ reinforced concrete pours
• Retaining walls and reinforced bases
• Formwork, falsework and reinforcement installation
• Deep drainage and associated infrastructure works
• Heavy foundations and structural concrete packages
• Earthworks and temporary works activities

The Role

As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a designated section of works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in line with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee site engineering activities within your work area
• Manage day-to-day engineering operations on site
• Support and provide guidance to Site Engineers
• Ensure quality assurance processes and ITP requirements are followed
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist reinforced concrete teams
• Maintain high standards of health and safety on site
• Attend progress, planning and coordination meetings
• Monitor materials and site readiness to support programme delivery
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation

All required site equipment and engineering tools will be provided.

About You

This role would suit an experienced Section Engineer or a Site Engineer ready to step into a broader level of responsibility.
You should have experience delivering reinforced concrete and heavy civils works on projects such as:

• Major infrastructure schemes
• Reinforced concrete structures
• Bridges, tunnels or large structural packages
• Nuclear or energy projects
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Heavy civil engineering projects

Requirements

• Based within one hour of the Bridgwater area
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering
• Strong background delivering reinforced concrete and heavy civils works
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

Rate & Package

• £390 per day PAYE (including holiday pay)
• Long-term contract with work scheduled through to 2029
• Major infrastructure project with a substantial programme of works
• All site equipment provided

If you would like further information or a confidential discussion about the project, please apply today.