Location: London & across network

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Employer: Morson Edge – Recruiting on behalf of a major public sector organisation
Contract: Long-term contract opportunity
Rate: Band 3+ (senior level) upto £520 per day umbrella inside ir35

Morson Edge are proud to partner with a major public sector infrastructure organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Engineer to support the delivery and assurance of complex civil and structural works across their Surface & Highways Structures portfolio.

This is a delivery-focused, site-based engineering role where you will provide technical leadership, undertake independent assurance of permanent works, and guide B3 Engineers across a wide range of structural and highways projects.

• Lead independent inspection and technical assurance of reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, and highways structures.
• Verify permanent works against design, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Oversee and support B3 Engineers and other site-based staff.
• Review contractor ITPs, method statements and technical submissions.
• Identify, escalate and manage non-conformances and quality issues.
• Liaise with design, delivery and assurance teams to resolve technical queries.
• Support temporary works processes and TWC/TWS interfaces.
• Produce accurate daily shift reports and support engineering handover documentation.
• Represent engineering at coordination, quality and readiness meetings.

• Strong background in reinforced concrete delivery or inspection.
• Experience with structural steelwork installations.
• Proven experience in highways structures, waterproofing, and surfacing works.
• Knowledge of construction assurance processes and client-side inspection.
• Experience reviewing and applying ITPs, RAMS, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of temporary works processes (TWC/TWS).
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, legislation, and best practice.
• Experience mentoring or supervising engineering staff.

• Experience working as a Works Examiner or similar assurance role.
• Experience delivering complex structural steelwork packages.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with either:
  • The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• HNC / BEng / MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• CSCS card
• Valid driving licence
• SSSTS or SMSTS

• Confined space training
• Working at height / harness training
• CITB Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or evidence of working at that level

• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential public infrastructure.
• Work across a varied and complex structural portfolio.
• Join a growing engineering team with strong technical leadership. xbpsjku
• Long-term contract security through Morson Edge.

If you're a Chartered Engineer with strong structural and highways experience and want to join a high-performing team delivering major infrastructure works, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly via Morson Edge