Contracts Engineer – Piling (Short-Term Projects, South West)
Location: South West England (Mobile)
Employer: Carmichael UK
Contract Type: Short-term contracts
Start: Immediate / Early 2025
Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Contracts Engineer to support several upcoming piling projects across the South West of England. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong piling experience who is confident managing multiple sites and ensuring technical and compliance standards are met.
The Projects
You will be supporting three short-term schemes, including:
A project launching in Marlborough, Wiltshire
A short-duration piling project in Bristol scheduled for January
Some lodge opportunities in Surrey for a quicker start
These works include CFA piling on two projects and dry rotary bored piling on the third.
Key Responsibilities
Taking full responsibility for the engineering and technical oversight of piling works
Managing projects alongside site managers and supervisors following a handover
Ensuring compliance with design, sustainability requirements, QA processes, and industry standards
Supporting efficient delivery without carrying out setting-out duties
Providing clear communication and coordination across teams and stakeholders
Maintaining accurate documentation and managing project progress
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced specifically in piling engineering (CFA/rotary bored preferred)
Mobile and willing to travel across South West project locations
Comfortable managing projects independently after a structured handover
Strong on technical assurance, compliance, and documentation
Able to coordinate effectively with site teams and supervisors
A proactive problem-solver who can step into short-term/temporary assignments confidently