Senior Site Engineer 

Location: Crawley 

Rate: £450 – £500 per day (PAYE Only)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 4 Months

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to lead key structural and refurbishment packages on the Pier 3 Bridge project in Crawley. This is an immediate 4-month contract opportunity focusing on complex structural modifications, bridge jacking, and multi-disciplinary interface management within a high-security airfield environment.

You will manage crucial sub-contractor packages, drive temporary works sign-offs, and ensure seamless delivery across various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural trades. Given the airside operational setting, strong stakeholder coordination and strict compliance with permit regimes are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Management: Take technical and operational management of specialist sub-contract packages, including bridge jacking, bearing replacements, grit blasting, protective re-painting, and internal/external building alterations.

• Temporary Works & Permits: Manage complex temporary works systems (including major scaffolding operations) and take ownership of strict airside permit management regimes.

• Cross-Discipline Interface: Coordinate daily work interfaces between civil/structural packages and specialist Electrical and Plumbing suppliers to eliminate project clashes.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as a key technical liaison with airport stakeholders, operations teams, and sub-contractors to maintain smooth delivery without impacting airport operations.

• Quality Assurance & Safety: Oversee quality checks, sign off on Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), enforce strict RAMS, and maintain a zero-harm working environment.

Requirements

• Airport Experience: Previous experience working within Crawley or another major UK airport environment is strongly preferred.

• Technical Background: Proven track record as a Senior Engineer managing structural repairs, bridge jacking/bearings, major temporary works, and building alterations.

• Airside Vetting & Security:

  • Must be willing to undergo a DBS check and provide a 5-year checkable work history to process a full Airside Pass.

  • Candidates will initially start on a temporary pass unless a valid full Airside Pass is already held.

• Qualifications:

  • Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.

  • Valid CSCS Card (Black or Gold).

  • SMSTS and First Aid at Work.

  • Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) ticket is highly advantageous.

Contract Details

• Location: Crawley / Gatwick Airport (Site-based).

• Payment Model: Strictly PAYE only.

• Timeline: Immediate start for a 4-month package.

If this is something that interests you please apply or reach out directly.