Job Title: Site Engineer / Section Engineer
Location: Adams Road, Cambridge
Contract Type: Freelance - Inside IR35
Rate: £440-£460 per day
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Day Shifts
Start Date: 18th August 2025
Duration: Until Approx. March 2026

Project Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Site Engineer / Section Engineer to join a high-profile infrastructure scheme on Adams Road in Cambridge. This is a long-term freelance opportunity on a single site, requiring an engineer with strong quality assurance and checking capabilities-not just a setting out role.
This role is ideally suited to someone experienced in overseeing engineering works, ensuring quality control, managing RFIs/TQs, and checking others' work on site.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide engineering oversight and check setting out completed by others

Review, manage, and respond to Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)

Ensure quality standards are maintained across the section/site

Liaise with design teams to resolve issues and clarify technical queries

Assist the Sub Agent and Section Leads in delivering work to programme and spec

Maintain accurate quality assurance records and site documentation

Monitor subcontractor works for compliance with approved drawings and specifications

Support safety and environmental compliance on site

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience as a Site or Section Engineer on civil infrastructure projects

Competent in reviewing setting out and technical drawings

Excellent knowledge of construction QA/QC processes

Strong understanding of TQ/RFI processes and documentation

CSCS (Engineering or Supervisory level)

SSSTS/SMSTS (desirable)

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Strong communication and documentation skills

Right to work in the UK and availability for full-time, site-based work

Additional Information:

Freelance Contract - Inside IR35

Single site role - No multi-site movement

Long-term assignment through to approx. March 2026

Rate: £440-£460/day depending on experience and qualifications