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Contract

Site Engineer & Section Engineer

Morson Edge
Birmingham
money-bag £400 - £500/day
Posted: 04 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 03 September 2026
Ref: 225448714

Freelance Site Engineer / Section Engineer – HS2

Location: Buckingham (MK18), Brackley (NN13), Chipping Warden (OX17)
Contract: Freelance
Project: HS2
Rate: Competitive Day Rates
Duration: Long-term opportunities

We''re currently recruiting experienced Freelance Site Engineers and Section Engineers to join one of the UK''s largest infrastructure projects, HS2.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term freelance work on a nationally significant project, with competitive day rates, a strong pipeline of work, and the opportunity to work across a variety of major civil engineering packages.

The Role

As a Site Engineer or Section Engineer, you''ll play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering works safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Opportunities are available across multiple HS2 sites including:

Buckingham (MK18)
Brackley (NN13)
Chipping Warden (OX17)

Projects include a range of major infrastructure works including highways, structures, earthworks and drainage.

We''re Looking For

We''re keen to speak with engineers who have experience in one or more of the following:

Structures
Highways
Earthworks
Drainage (advantageous)

Applicants should have previous experience working on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects and be confident in delivering engineering activities on site.

Responsibilities
Setting out and surveying works.
Managing engineering activities on site.
Interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
Ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and to programme.
Producing and maintaining site records and QA documentation.
Supporting subcontractors and site teams.
Managing temporary works, permits and inspections where required.
Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and wider delivery teams.
Maintaining high quality and health & safety standards throughout the project.
Requirements
Previous experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer.
Civil Engineering background.
Experience in Structures, Highways and/or Earthworks is essential depending on the project.
Experience on major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
CSCS card.
Full UK driving licence preferred.
What''s on Offer?
Long-term freelance opportunities on the HS2 project.
Competitive day rates.
Multiple locations across the HS2 route.
Opportunity to work on one of the UK''s most significant infrastructure schemes.
Immediate starts available.
Ongoing pipeline of work with excellent contract longevity.

If you''re an experienced Site Engineer or Section Engineer looking for your next freelance contract on HS2, we''d love to hear from you.

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