Shift Engineer - London - W

Shift Engineer 

Location: London 

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 London’s 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/ t.barber@calco.co.uk  You can also apply directly via this advert.