Freelance Managing Engineer

My client is seeking an experienced and technically precise Managing Engineer to lead the structural and sub-structure packages on a high-profile, complex Cut and Carve refurbishment project in West London.

The successful candidate will take full engineering ownership across three critical project phases: Deconstruction & Demolition (DeMO), Groundworks & Deep Substructures, and Reinforced Concrete (RC) Frame/Structural Alterations. This role requires strong technical authority, deep knowledge of complex temporary works, and effective management of specialist subcontractors within a tight urban site footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Lead & Structural Delivery

Package Management: Oversee technical delivery of Demolition/Façade Retention, Underpinning/Groundworks, and RC Frame alterations/extensions.

Temporary Works Management: Act as or work directly alongside the Designated Individual (DI) / Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) to manage high-risk temporary works, propping schemes, needle beams, and structural load transfers.

Cut & Carve Sequencing: Review and sign off method statements (RAMS) and sequencing logic for structural alteration works, stitch-cutting, and structural steel integrations.

Setting Out & Verification: Direct the site engineering team, ensuring high-precision dimensional control, monitoring regime checks, and structural movement tracking (in-situ sensors, total stations, tilt meters).

Site Operations & Subcontractor Oversight

Subcontractor Management: Lead day-to-day coordination between specialist trade contractors (Demolition, Groundworks, RC Frame, Piling, Steelwork).

Workforce & Quality Assurance: Drive Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), concrete mix designs, steel reinforcement sign-offs, and structural handover records.

Commercial Support: Assist the Quantity Surveying team with technical evaluations of variations, scope gaps, and sub-contractor valuations.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to CDM Regulations, particularly regarding complex stability frames and heavy structural alterations.

Enforce noise, dust, vibration, and party wall compliance under West London local authority (e.g., RBKC / LBHF / Westminster) environmental restrictions.

Candidate Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

Proven track record as a Senior or Managing Engineer on complex urban Cut and Carve or heavy refurbishment schemes (£15m+ project value).

In-depth expertise in RC Frame construction, groundworks/substructures, and heavy demolition/propping.

Strong knowledge of party wall conditions, tight-footprint logisitics, and monitoring systems.

Proficiency in digital site tools (Procore, Field View, AutoDesk BIM/Navisworks, Total Station data review).

Qualifications & Certifications

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management (BEng / MEng preferred).

SMSTS and CSCS Black/White Card.

ICE or IStructE professional status (MICE/MIStructE or working towards Chartered/Incorporated status) is desirable.

Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC) qualification preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1.

Zero High-Risk Incidents: Flawless safety record across temporary works and structural alterations.

2.

Structural Handover Gateways: On-time sign-off and approval of temporary-to-permanent structural load transfers.

3.

Quality & Compliance: Zero major non-conformance reports (NCRs) across RC frame and groundworks packages

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