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

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.

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.

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.