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Job Posted: 5 minutes ago

Salary: £ 30 - 35 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Edinburgh

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Engineer – Civils (Short-Term Contract)

8–10 Weeks | Busy Public Infrastructure Environment | Start ASAP

We’re working with a civils contractor who require a Senior Engineer to support a short-term package involving the installation of new traffic‑management infrastructure within a large, high‑footfall car park. The works include small civils elements such as ducting trenches, minor excavation and reinstatement, and coordinating the installation of automated barrier systems.

Although titled as a Senior Engineer role, the position is heavily supervision‑focused, with very limited technical engineering required.

What You’ll Be Doing

Overseeing day‑to‑day civils activities on a live public site

Ensuring Health & Safety compliance in a busy environment

Supervising ducting, trenching and minor reinstatement works

Coordinating with barrier installation teams and subcontractors

Acting as the main point of contact for the client

Engaging with the public and managing pedestrian/vehicle interface

Supporting the team with problem‑solving and sequencing

Carrying out occasional light setting out/marking out if needed

What They’re Looking For

Background in setting out or civil engineering

Strong understanding of buildability and site coordination

Confident supervising small civils packages

Comfortable dealing with the public in a live environment

Clear communicator with good client‑facing skills

SMSTS or SSSTS preferred

Why This Role?

Short-term contract with a reputable civils contractor

Minimal engineering workload — ideal for someone who enjoys supervision and coordination

Opportunity to work on a high‑profile, fast‑moving infrastructure upgrade

Great fit for someone who likes responsibility and problem‑solving

Legal Information:

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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

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