Senior Engineer

Location: M42 / Greater Birmingham Area (On-site) Duration: 9+ Months Freelance Randstad is recruiting a Project Engineer / Senior Engineer on behalf of a tier-one main contractor to support a major highways infrastructure upgrade along the M42 corridor outside Birmingham. This is a long-term freelance assignment focusing on site engineering control, subcontractor management, and technical package delivery across live highways infrastructure. The Role Reporting to the Sub Agent / Site Agent, you will bridge the gap between site engineering and operational delivery, taking ownership of technical QA, temporary works, and subcontractor coordination. Your day-to-day will involve: Engineering Oversight: Managing site engineering teams and survey accuracy across major carriageway, drainage, surfacing, and structural highways packages. Technical QA and Inspections: Overseeing ITP sign-offs, as-built surveys, material approvals, and managing TQs/RFIs to resolve design queries efficiently. Subcontractor and Resource Management: Coordinating daily site activities for specialist supply chain partners, ensuring works align with short-term lookahead schedules. Temporary Works and HSEQ: Managing temporary works implementation on site, ensuring strict adherence to RAMS and National Highways safety standards. Commercial Support: Working alongside the commercial team to maintain precise site records, track variations, and record scope changes. Essential Requirements Highways ..... full job details .....