Summary: The Designer's Site Representative will oversee a major highways bypass project in Somerset, ensuring compliance with design specifications and facilitating communication between design and construction teams. This role involves conducting site inspections, addressing technical issues, and supporting design modifications as necessary. The position is contract-based and classified as outside IR35, offering a competitive hourly rate. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in highways and bridge construction projects.

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 Skills:

• 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.

Salary (Rate): £470

City: Somerset

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other