Freelance Engineer / Site Manager (Night Shift)
Location: Gloucester
Rate: £400 per day (CIS)
Shift: Monday - Friday | 20:30pm - 06:30am

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Engineer / Site Manager to join a major retail development project in Gloucester, delivering key Section 278 highways and external infrastructure works.

This is a night shift role overseeing critical access and highways improvements within a live environment.

The Project

The scheme involves:

• Construction of new access points


• Junction improvements and traffic signal installations


• Pedestrian crossings


• Drainage, kerbing and surfacing works


• External infrastructure and associated civils


• Section 278 works linked to a large retail development

The Role

As the Night Shift Engineer / Site Manager, you will:

• Lead and supervise night shift operations on site


• Manage subcontractors and coordinate workforce activities


• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification


• Oversee temporary traffic management in live highway environments


• Maintain site documentation, QA records, and daily reporting


• Liaise with local authority representatives and stakeholders as required

Requirements

• Strong background in Highways / Infrastructure Civils


• Proven experience delivering Section 278 works


• Experience working in live traffic environments


• Previous night shift management experience (desirable)


• SMSTS (preferred) or SSSTS


• Valid CSCS Card

£400 per day. Immediate start available.

Interested? Email your CV to jacky.t@buildspaceuk.com