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Section Engineer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bridgwater

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

The Opportunity

 We’re currently looking for a skilled Freelance Section Engineer to join a high-profile heavy civil engineering project near Bridgwater. The contract rolls until October 2026 when there is the potential to transfer onto other sections of the project. This role offers excellent long-term continuity on a flagship scheme—ideal for contractors seeking stability and consistency.
 This is a major infrastructure project made up of multiple workstreams, providing a diverse and technically challenging environment throughout its lifecycle.

 The Project

 This scheme covers a wide range of heavy civil engineering activities, including:
  
Sheet piling operations 
Large-scale earthworks 
River diversions and realignments 
Bridges and Culverts  The complexity of the works ensures a dynamic role with ongoing technical challenges and opportunities to stay fully engaged.
 
The Role

 As a Section Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering works within your assigned section, collaborating closely with site teams and subcontractors.
 Your responsibilities will include:
  
Setting out and overseeing site works 
Supporting and mentoring Site Engineers 
Ensuring quality standards and compliance 
Promoting and maintaining Health & Safety on site 
Managing and coordinating subcontractors 
Participating in as-built and progress meetings 
Ordering materials and ensuring site readiness  All necessary equipment and tools will be provided.

 About You

 We’re keen to hear from experienced Site or Section Engineers with a solid background in heavy civils. Relevant experience may include:
  
Major highways and infrastructure projects 
Reinforced concrete structures (bridges, viaducts, etc.) 
Water or wastewater treatment schemes 
Flood defence or alleviation works 
Bulk earthworks  You’ll also have:
  
BASED WITHIN ONE HOUR OF THE BRIDGWATER AREA 
A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering 
Demonstrable experience across heavy civil engineering disciplines such as earthworks, RC, marine or river works 
Strong organisational and communication skills 
A full UK driving licence 
The right to work in the UK  Rate & Package
  
£340 – £350 per day (plus holiday pay), depending on experience 
Long-term freelance contract on a major infrastructure project 
All site equipment provided  Interested?

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