Kenton Black

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Section Engineer to work on a major infrastructure project delivering highways and rail structures and associated civil engineering works. The successful candidate will take responsibility for defined sections of work, supporting the construction of complex structural and civil elements in a live highways and rail environment. Key Responsibilities: - Managing and delivering day-to-day site activities for highways and rail structures, including RC structures, bridges, retaining walls, culverts, abutments, foundations, and associated civils -Setting out and checking works using GPS/total station equipment - Coordinating subcontractors, plant, and materials to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements - Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments - Managing QA documentation, inspections, permits, and handover records - Working closely with site management, design teams, temporary works coordinators, and client representatives - Identifying and resolving technical and constructability issues on site - Supporting health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all times, particularly within rail possessions and highways interfaces Requirements: - Proven experience working as a Section Engineer on highways and/or rail infrastructure projects - Strong technical background in structures and associated civils (e.g. bridges, viaducts, drainage, earthworks, pavements) - Excellent setting-out and surveying skills - Good understanding of NEC contracts and site documentation - CSCS card essential; SMSTS preferred - Rail experience such as PTS, COSS, or working within possessions is highly desirable - Ability to work autonomously, manage your own section, and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to support the delivery of a commercial groundworks scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering technically challenging projects across secure and live environments. Project Scope The role will focus on a commercial groundworks package including: - Deep and shallow drainage installation - Attenuation systems and associated infrastructure - Foundations and external works - Setting out for roads, kerbing, and hard landscaping - Experience working on prison and school extension projects is highly desirable, as the scheme involves working within secure and operational environments. Key Responsibilities - Setting out and surveying using robotic total station and GPS equipment - Overseeing deep and shallow drainage works - Managing QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built records - Ensuring works are delivered to specification and programme - Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and client representatives - Maintaining health, safety, and environmental compliance ? Requirements - Proven experience as a Site Engineer on commercial groundworks schemes - Strong knowledge of deep and shallow drainage systems - Experience delivering works in secure environments (e.g., prison projects) - EL1 Clearance (or ability to obtain) - Security Clearance (essential due to project nature) - CSCS card (relevant level) - SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred) - Competent in AutoCAD and surveying software