Job Description

Freelance Section Engineer – Bridgwater

£390 Per Day PAYE (Including Holiday Pay)

Contract Until 2029

We are looking for an experienced Section Engineer to join a major infrastructure project near Bridgwater, supporting the delivery of a large reinforced concrete package on one of the UK's largest civil engineering schemes.

This is a long-term freelance opportunity with work currently programmed through to 2029, offering a high level of continuity on a complex and technically challenging project.

The wider development is split across several delivery sections, creating a busy site environment with a varied workload and ongoing engineering challenges.

The Project

The current phase of works is focused on reinforced concrete structures and associated civils activities, including:

Large in-situ reinforced concrete pours

Retaining walls and reinforced bases

Formwork, falsework and reinforcement installation

Deep drainage and associated infrastructure works

Heavy foundations and structural concrete packages

Earthworks and temporary works activities The Role

As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a designated section of works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee site engineering activities within your work area

Manage day-to-day engineering operations on site

Support and provide guidance to Site Engineers

Ensure quality assurance processes and ITP requirements are followed

Coordinate subcontractors and specialist reinforced concrete teams

Maintain high standards of health and safety on site

Attend progress, planning and coordination meetings

Monitor materials and site readiness to support programme delivery

Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation All required site equipment and engineering tools will be provided.

About You

This role would suit an experienced Section Engineer or a Site Engineer ready to step into a broader level of responsibility.

You should have experience delivering reinforced concrete and heavy civils works on projects such as:

Major infrastructure schemes

Reinforced concrete structures

Bridges, tunnels or large structural packages

Nuclear or energy projects

Water and wastewater treatment facilities

Heavy civil engineering projects Requirements

Based within one hour of the Bridgwater area

Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering

Strong background delivering reinforced concrete and heavy civils works

Good communication and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK Rate & Package

£390 per day PAYE (including holiday pay)

Long-term contract with work scheduled through to 2029

Major infrastructure project with a substantial programme of works

All site equipment provided If you would like further information or a confidential discussion about the project, please apply today