Senior Engineer – Highways / Earthworks (Contract)
Location: Lincoln | Duration: 6‐Month Contract | Rate: £55 per hour | Working Pattern: Site‐Based (5 Days)
We are currently supporting a live highways road scheme in Lincoln and are seeking a Senior Engineer to support construction delivery on site.
This is a hands‐on, site‐based role, suited to an experienced engineer with a strong design background who is comfortable overseeing and challenging works during construction.
The Role
You will be working on a live road scheme with responsibility for construction‐stage engineering oversight, with particular focus on:
* Earthworks supervision, including bulk earthworks and cut & fill
* Bridge and foundation works
* Oversight of construction activities to ensure compliance with design intent and specifications
* Liaison with contractors and the wider project team
* Providing engineering judgement and technical input on site
Please note: This is not a ground investigation (GI) role. The emphasis is firmly on construction‐stage earthworks and delivery, rather than logging or GI execution.
About You
To be considered, you should have:
* Experience operating at Senior Engineer level (or strong Senior ready to step up)
* A background in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or engineering geology
* A solid design background, enabling you to oversee and challenge construction works on site
* Experience on highways or major infrastructure schemes
* Confidence working in a site‐led, construction environment
Key Details
* Location: Lincoln – site‐based, 5 days per week
* Duration: Initial 6 months
* Rate: £55 per hour
* Interviews: Available this Friday after 11:30am
* Start: ASAP / short notice advantageous
If you are an experienced Senior Engineer looking for a site‐focused highways role with immediate impact, we would be keen to speak with you.
Apply via LinkedIn or message directly for further details.