Section Engineer-Highways-Colchester-OUTSIDE IR35

Ourt client, a top regional Contractor in the UK are seeking a freelance Section Engineer to join their team on a major Road Construction scheme in Colchester to focus on the Highways, Drainage and structures for this…

Outside IR35 Construction
Pay rate £370 – £390/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 5 August 2026

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OUTSIDE IR35 & LONG TERM

Ourt client, a top regional Contractor in the UK are seeking a freelance Section Engineer to join their team on a major Road Construction scheme in Colchester to focus on the Highways, Drainage and structures for this scheme.

Daily duties will include assisting with the preparation of RAMs and Task Briefs, Overseeing Engineering staff on site, client liaison and Issuing permits to dig.

To be considered, you will have a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering and ideally hold SMSTS, CSCS and have the below experience:

* Highways experience including drainage, structures, kerbing and surfacing

* Understanding of ITP’s and willingness to complete required paperwork

* Raising of TQ’s for onward client answer.

* If possible have EUSR CAT 1 to enable completion of permits to dig. Experience of using Cable avoidance tools such as CAT4 of vLoc3Pro

In return, a top day rate is on offer which is paid OUTSIDE IR35 and comes with an immediate start.

This is a great opening on a really interesting new scheme so if interested, please get in touch by sending a copy of your CV to Dave Rowe by email or call Dave on (phone number removed) for further information

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