Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer / Supervisor – Edinburgh (Freelance)

\n Looking for your next freelance role in Edinburgh? Ready to take the next step from Site Engineer into a more supervisory position? We're recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join a busy civil engineering contractor on a long-term project in the Edinburgh area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys setting out but is also looking to develop their supervisory and site management responsibilities.

\n The role will involve overseeing the installation of traffic barrier works during day shift operations, with occasional night shift working required every few weeks to support programme-critical activities. This position offers a great balance between engineering and supervision, making it ideal for someone looking to progress towards Site Management.

The Role

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• Managing and supervising traffic barrier installation works
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• Setting out and engineering support as required
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• Coordinating subcontractors and site operations
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• Monitoring quality, safety and programme performance
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• Liaising with management, clients and site teams
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• Supporting delivery of both day and occasional night shift works
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Requirements

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• Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Engineer on civil engineering projects
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• SMSTS or SSSTS (essential)
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• Valid CSCS Card
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• Strong setting out and site coordination experience
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• Good understanding of health & safety and quality procedures
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• Ability to supervise teams and manage work activities effectively
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Hours & Rates - Day Shift

\n Monday to Friday
\n 8:00am – 4:30pm
\n £35 per hour

Hours & Rates - Night Shift

\n Typically required every few weeks
\n 10:00pm – 4:30am
\n £45 per hour

What's On Offer?

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• Freelance contract
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• Immediate start available
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• Work secured through to Christmas
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• Opportunity to gain supervisory and management experience
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• Join a well-established, busy civil engineering contractor
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• Edinburgh location with a strong pipeline of future projects
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\n If this sounds like you, Apply here or send your CV to [email protected]

Legal Information:
\n We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.