Job Opportunity: Senior Engineer / Setting out engineer
Location: Crawley
Salary: Competitive day rate - outside of IR35
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Engineer to fulfill a freelance 12 month contract on a multi unit, commercial build scheme in Crawley. The project consists of 4 spec sheds, taking the project from inception to completion. They are looking to interview ASAP with a view to start in Janaury.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
* Design Review & Value Engineering: Evaluate civil works designs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement value engineering (VE) wherever possible.
* Material Management: Handle take-offs, ordering, and forecasting of materials, including concrete for service yards and office floor slabs. Oversee warehouse floor slab contracts for line/level/QA purposes.
* Cost Tracking: Collaborate with the QS and project teams to monitor and track material costs effectively.
* Technical Support: Act as the primary liaison between project teams and subcontractors, offering technical support, insights, and experience throughout the project lifecycle.
* Site Information & Setting Out: Ensure site engineers have the most up-to-date project information, generate setting out models when needed, and occasionally assist with setting out duties.
* Earthworks & Quality Assurance: Take ownership of the Earthworks QA file. Oversee that contractors adhere to their ITP, ensuring surveys, testing records, and results are properly uploaded to the system
* Service Avoidance Plan: Collaborate with project teams to create and manage the site’s Service Avoidance Plan, and update as-builts weekly alongside site engineers.
About You:
* Extensive experience in civil and structural engineering within commercial and industrial construction
* Strong ability to review designs and implement value engineering
* Proven expertise in material management, QA, and groundworks
* Strong leadership and communication skills to liaise between teams and subcontractors
* Proficiency with software like Procore for QA management and documentation
* Hands-on experience with setting out, earthworks, and service avoidance plans
* A problem-solver who is adaptable, flexible, and capable of handling general site management tasks when required
Why Join?
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects across greater london
* Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that encourages input and innovation
* Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
* Room for career development in a growing, successful company
Please apply below and get in touch with Heather Duncan for more information