Job Title: Designer's Site Representative - Highways & Bridges
Location: Somerset, UK
Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Hours: 40 hours per week
 
Project Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Designer's Site Representative to work on a major highways bypass project in the Somerset area. This long-term infrastructure scheme includes extensive highways and bridge works and is a key development in improving regional transport networks.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
·Act as the on-site representative for the design team, ensuring that the contractor is following design specifications and compliance requirements.
·Liaise between the design team and construction teams to address design queries, resolve technical issues, and provide engineering support.
·Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks to ensure works align with approved designs, safety standards, and contractual requirements.
·Assist in reviewing construction methodologies and verifying compliance with design intent.
·Monitor progress and report any design-related challenges or deviations to project stakeholders.
·Support the project team with design modifications, as required, to adapt to site conditions or unforeseen challenges.
·Ensure that design-related health, safety, and environmental considerations are met throughout construction.
 
Key Requirements:
 
·Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
·Extensive experience in highways and bridge construction projects.
·Previous experience working as a Designer's Site Representative (DSR) or in a similar design assurance role.
·Strong understanding of highways standards (DMRB), CDM regulations, and relevant industry best practices.
·Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to coordinate effectively between design and construction teams.
·Ability to work independently and make informed decisions on-site.
 
Contract & Benefits:
 
·Outside IR35 - Flexible contract arrangement.
·40 hours per week with potential for additional hours, subject to project demands.
·Long-term contract opportunity with a major infrastructure project.
·Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on 02393 876025 for more information.
 
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.