Shift Engineer in Hounslow

Shift Engineer

Location: London –TW6

Rate: £500 per night

Contract: Freelance, Outside IR35

Shifts: Night shifts, 7/4 On/Off Pattern

The Client

A well-regarded contractor delivering specialist packages on high-profile aviation infrastructure schemes. They are currently involved in a tunnel cladding project at one of Londons major airports and require experienced engineering support during night operations.

The Role

They are seeking a Shift Engineer to oversee the delivery of tunnel cladding works during night shifts. This position is well suited to a Site or Section Engineer with proven setting-out ability and experience in cladding or structural finishes within confined or transport infrastructure environments.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for coordinating works on-site, managing subcontractors, and ensuring delivery in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Setting out and overseeing tunnel cladding installation
• Monitoring night works and ensuring alignment with design drawings
• Coordinating subcontractors and site personnel
• Maintaining accurate site records and progress reports
• Enforcing health and safety protocols within a live operational environment
• Supporting quality inspections and handover processes

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer on structural or cladding projects
• Previous involvement in tunnel or confined-space works is desirable
• Strong setting-out capability and technical understanding
• CSCS card required
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred
• Prior airport or transport infrastructure experience advantageous
• Must have the right to work in the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven freelance engineer seeking consistent night work on a technically challenging and prestigious package, with a competitive rate outside IR35.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity OR are keen to apply you can do so by contacting Thomas Barber via 07710096554. You can also apply directly via this advert.