I'm currently looking for a Section Engineer / Project Engineer / Sub Agent to support my client on the technical set up and delivery of major infrastructure in the Power sector. This is a freelance, site‑based role that requires you to be on site 4–5 days a week in Friston, Suffolk.
You will be supported by a team of engineers and will deliver concrete sub‑structure, steel support, steel frame and cladding, and non‑HV mechanical and electrical works. We are looking for candidates who can interview this week and start on approximately 1 week notice.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Support the Project Lead in completing complex work on time, within budget, and to high standards.
* Enforce a zero‑tolerance policy for unsafe work to ensure everyone stays safe on site.
* Create clear, short‑term schedules to keep daily site activities on track.
* Lead both internal staff and external contractors to ensure high‑quality technical work.
* Track budgets and staffing levels while providing clear reports on project progress.
* Work with clients and designers early on to make sure plans are practical and buildable.
* Turn design documents into clear to‑do lists so the team can get accurate prices for materials and labour.
* Use digital tools and off‑site manufacturing to make construction smarter and safer.
Candidate Requirements
* A solid background in delivering major Power or Civil Engineering projects.
* Strong leadership in site safety and managing environmental risks.
* A deep understanding of how to balance project costs, timing, and quality.
* Practical experience managing contractors and overseeing construction quality.
* Specific knowledge of Temporary Works and Design and Build contracts.
* A degree in Civil Engineering or a completed higher‑level apprenticeship with significant on‑the‑job experience.
If you are interested in this role, or are a Civil Engineer looking at your career options, then Morgan Butcher at Randstad CPE. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested we offer a GBP200 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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