Site Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to support the delivery of a commercial groundworks scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering technically challenging projects across secure and live environments.

?? Project Scope

The role will focus on a commercial groundworks package including:

- Deep and shallow drainage installation

- Attenuation systems and associated infrastructure

- Foundations and external works

- Setting out for roads, kerbing, and hard landscaping

- Experience working on prison and school extension projects is highly desirable, as the scheme involves working within secure and operational environments.

?? Key Responsibilities

- Setting out and surveying using robotic total station and GPS equipment

- Overseeing deep and shallow drainage works

- Managing QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built records

- Ensuring works are delivered to specification and programme

- Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and client representatives

- Maintaining health, safety, and environmental compliance

? Requirements

- Proven experience as a Site Engineer on commercial groundworks schemes

- Strong knowledge of deep and shallow drainage systems

- Experience delivering works in secure environments (e.g., prison projects)

- EL1 Clearance (or ability to obtain)

- Security Clearance (essential due to project nature)

- CSCS card (relevant level)

- SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)

- Competent in AutoCAD and surveying software