Details:
- Salary: £35 - 45 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Edinburgh
- Date: 9 hours ago
Description:
Senior Engineer / Supervisor – Edinburgh (Freelance)
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.
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
Managing and supervising traffic barrier installation works
Setting out and engineering support as required
Coordinating subcontractors and site operations
Monitoring quality, safety and programme performance
Liaising with management, clients and site teams
Supporting delivery of both day and occasional night shift works
Requirements
Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Engineer on civil engineering projects
SMSTS or SSSTS (essential)
Valid CSCS Card
Strong setting out and site coordination experience
Good understanding of health & safety and quality procedures
Ability to supervise teams and manage work activities effectively
Hours & Rates - Day Shift
Monday to Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm
£35 per hour
Hours & Rates - Night Shift
Typically required every few weeks
10:00pm – 4:30am
£45 per hour
What's On Offer?
Freelance contract
Immediate start available
Work secured through to Christmas
Opportunity to gain supervisory and management experience
Join a well-established, busy civil engineering contractor
Edinburgh location with a strong pipeline of future projects
If this sounds like you, Apply here or send your CV to (url removed)
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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