Site Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to support delivery across a portfolio of highways, cycleway infrastructure, and heavy civil engineering projects. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer with strong setting-out experience and a solid background working on complex infrastructure schemes.

Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

- Setting out and surveying works for highways, cycleway construction, and heavy civils packages

- Interpreting technical drawings and ensuring works are delivered to specification

- Managing QA documentation including ITPs, check sheets, and as-built records

- Coordinating subcontractors and site teams to maintain programme and quality standards

- Carrying out site surveys and producing accurate setting-out data using total stations/GPS equipment

- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements

- Assisting with temporary works coordination where required

- Supporting progress reporting and site documentation

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering projects

- Background in highways, cycleways, or heavy civils infrastructure

- Strong setting-out capability using Leica, Trimble, or similar survey equipment

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

- Experience with QA processes and site documentation

- CSCS Card (essential)

- SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)

- HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Key Skills

- Excellent attention to detail

- Strong problem-solving ability on live construction sites

- Effective communication with site teams and subcontractors

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a project team