Site/Section Engineer

Job Title: Site Engineer / Section Engineer
Location: Adams Road, Cambridge
Contract Type: Freelance - Inside IR35
Rate: -440460 per day
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Day Shifts
Start Date: 18th August 2025
Duration: Until Approx. March 2026

Project Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Site Engineer / Section Engineer to join a high-profile infrastructure scheme on Adams Road in Cambridge. This is a long-term freelance opportunity on a single site, requiring an engineer with strong quality assurance and checking capabilities-not just a setting out role.
This role is ideally suited to someone experienced in overseeing engineering works, ensuring quality control, managing RFIs/TQs, and checking others'' work on site.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide engineering oversight and check setting out completed by others
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  Review, manage, and respond to Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
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  Ensure quality standards are maintained across the section/site
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  Liaise with design teams to resolve issues and clarify technical queries
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  Assist the Sub Agent and Section Leads in delivering work to programme and spec
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  Maintain accurate quality assurance records and site documentation
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  Monitor subcontractor works for compliance with approved drawings and specifications
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  Support safety and environmental compliance on site

Essential Requirements:

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  Proven experience as a Site or Section Engineer on civil infrastructure projects
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  Competent in reviewing setting out and technical drawings
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  Excellent knowledge of construction QA/QC processes
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  Strong understanding of TQ/RFI processes and documentation
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  CSCS (Engineering or Supervisory level)
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  SSSTS/SMSTS (desirable)
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  HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
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  Strong communication and documentation skills
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  Right to work in the UK and availability for full-time, site-based work

Additional Information:

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  Freelance Contract - Inside IR35
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  Single site role - No multi-site movement
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  Long-term assignment through to approx. March 2026
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  Rate: -440460/day depending on experience and qualifications

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