Key Responsibilities
* Provide senior engineering support across a major highways scheme.
* Oversee engineering activities and ensure works are delivered to programme and required standards.
* Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, designers and project management.
* Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
* Monitor quality, progress and compliance across the works.
* Identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
* Support the successful delivery of the project from an engineering perspective.
Requirements
* Proven experience working as a Senior Engineer on major highways/civil engineering projects.
* Strong understanding of highways construction and engineering principles.
* Experience working on large-scale infrastructure schemes.
* Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
* Relevant engineering qualifications and/or professional accreditation desirable.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of engineering activities.
The Opportunity
* £350–£400 per day
* Outside IR35
* 12-month contract
* Start: 24 August 2026
* Major highways infrastructure scheme
* Colchester-based project
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Salary description
£350.00 - £400.00 per day