Senior Engineer : Highways Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Job Type: Contract Duration: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate (This Coming Monday) Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience (CIS or PAYE available) Are you an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong background in highways, available for an immediate start in Peterborough? We have an urgent requirement for a skilled Senior Engineer to join a key highways project in the Peterborough area. This is a 6:month contract role offering a competitive rate and an immediate start for the right candidate, with the flexibility of being paid via CIS or PAYE. A proven track record on UK highways projects is essential for this position. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee and manage specific sections of the works, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards. * Supervise and mentor site engineers and junior staff. * Undertake complex setting out where required and ensure all engineering control is accurate. * Manage technical queries and liaise with designers, subcontractors, and the client. * Produce and review method statements and risk assessments (RAMS). * Manage all on:site Quality Assurance (QA), including undertaking inspections and checks, and ensuring all QA documentation and as:built records are completed accurately. * Uphold and enforce stringent health and safety standards on site. * Assist with short:term programming and monitoring of project progress. Essential Skills and Experience: * Demonstrable experience as a Senior Engineer on UK highways projects is a non:negotiable requirement. * Proficiency with modern surveying equipment (Total Station, GPS). * Strong technical knowledge of highways construction, materials, and specifications. * A valid CSCS card is mandatory. * A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC, HND, Degree). * SMSTS or SSSTS is highly desirable. * Excellent communication and problem:solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a contract on a significant local infrastructure project. or for more information, please contact: Lewis Weir Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.