89 civil site engineer jobs found

Freelance Civil Site Engineer – Cardiff – Up to £450 per day -Immediate Start Location: Near Cardiff (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: 5-Month Freelance Contract Rate: £450 per day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Site Engineer to join a major National Grid project based near Cardiff. This is a fully onsite role offering a competitive day rate for a contractor with strong National Grid experience and excellent setting out capabilities. Key Responsibilities Carry out accurate line and level setting out using a range of surveying equipment. Act as Document Controller for all civil engineering drawings and documentation. Support the civil site team with constructability reviews and provide technical input. Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) as required. Assist with obtaining quotations and raising purchase orders for site activities. Produce and maintain accurate As-Built drawings. Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with National Grid...

Site Engineer x2 - Major Civil Engineering Project | East Anglia | £400/day CIS We are currently recruiting 2 x Site Engineers for a major civil engineering project based in East Anglia. These roles are ideally suited to experienced Site Engineers with a strong civil engineering background and extensive quality assurance experience. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities Ensure all Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are implemented and followed throughout the project. Carry out and manage all associated quality assurance activities. Coordinate and obtain regular sign-off with SPR at key stages of the works. Maintain accurate quality records and documentation. Work closely with the site team to ensure works are completed safely and to the required standards. Support the successful delivery of the project through...

Job Title: Resident Engineer / Civil Site Engineer - National Grid Substation Location: Upper Boat 275kV Substation, South Wales Rate: £450 per day Contract: Temporary Start Date: 1st July 2026 End Date: 23rd October 2026 Hours: 45 Hours Per Week (07:30 - 17:30) Overview: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Resident Engineer / Civil Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major National Grid 275kV Substation project at Upper Boat. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong setting out experience, a solid understanding of National Grid technical standards, and previous experience working on live transmission infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: Carry out accurate setting out for line and level using a range of surveying equipment. Support the delivery of civil engineering works in accordance with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS). Act as Document Controller for all civil engineering drawings and documentation. Produce and maintain accurate...

A leading multi-million-pound civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to join the delivery team on a flagship infrastructure project in the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile scheme, working alongside an experienced project team to deliver complex civil engineering works to the highest standards of safety, quality, and programme performance. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage engineering activities across multiple work fronts. - Oversee the construction and delivery of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. - Manage setting out, quality assurance, and technical compliance. - Supervise the installation of drainage networks, ducting, and buried pipework. - Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design information. - Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs, permits, and associated engineering documentation. - Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are...

Site Engineer / Site Manager Location: Wickford Rate: Negotiable based on experience Contract Length: Long-term contract Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday) About the Role On behalf of a leading main contractor, we are looking for a Site Engineer for a £55m school rebuild. This is a 3-year masterplan project offering long-term stability in the freelance market. The role is uniquely split as the project progresses. For the first few months, you will hit the ground running on engineering (surveying, QA, setting out, and civils/utilities). As the build develops, you will move into managing the build alongside the existing delivery team. Because this is a live school environment, works will ramp up during off-peak holiday periods, requiring someone adaptable and highly organised. What We Need: Background: Strong civil engineering background with experience in setting out, gridlines, and temporary works. Experience with steel frame structures and civils is highly...

SITE ENGINEER - FREELANCE VACANCY - IMMEDIATE START ONGOING Gloucester region - Start on monday 6th July ongoing basis - lots of work in the area Setting out Foundations, Drainage, Holding Down Bolts, Tanks, Hard and Soft Landscaping Projects are warehouses and commercial buildings - the civil engineering elements on site Site Engineer required to start on Monday 6th July ongoing. If you have a machine great, if not it'll be supplied. Great people to work with with this company. Nice work. Site Engineer Freelance Required asap. Please apply with your cv for immediate repsonce and turnaround

The role is with the project team on a new industrial and commercial scheme with steel frame offices and industrial / mixed use storage facility as part of a larger £ 200 million 2 year project in its first phase You will initially be looking after the bulk earthworks and external works / pilling and structural contractors through to drainage and the steel frame buildings with services and associated internal and external packages The project has progressed well through preconstruction and now the initial earthworks and services needs an engineer for setting out and QA of a number of civils and structural external packages including piling , ground works , structural steel frame and ongoing though to externals and facade works Applicants must have up to date CSCS as well as experience with robotic EDM and CAD on large steel frame buildings with tier 1 main contractors projects in excess of £15 million in the past Ideally you will be conversant with subcontractor management...

The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the water, environmental, highways, infrastructure, and groundworks sectors. The business is recognised for delivering complex civil engineering schemes including drainage, pipelines, reinforced concrete structures, flood defence works, utilities, highways, and large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative approach, this is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced site team on a busy project in Bristol. The Role As Setting Out Engineer, you will be responsible for all engineering and surveying duties on site, ensuring works are completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with project specifications. You will support the delivery of a civil engineering package, working closely...

Shuttering Joiner Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Agency: Search Consultancy (Construction & Trades Division) Payment Terms: £25.00 per hour (CIS / Subcontractor Basis, Weekly Pay) Start Date: Immediate (Subject to reference and credential verification) Position Type: Full-Time Contract Duration: Ongoing long-term work The Opportunity Search Consultancy's Construction and Trades Division is currently partnering with a premier civil engineering and concrete frameworks contractor to recruit a time-served, highly skilled Shuttering Joiner (Formwork Carpenter) for a major development based in Newcastle. This is a high-profile contract offering an immediate start and a consistent, ongoing run of local work. The project demands an operative who possesses extensive experience in structural concrete works, a strong safety ethic, and the ability to work accurately to civil tolerances. For a reliable, professional shuttering joiner, this position offers excellent stability and...

We are seeking for an experienced site engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a infrastructure package in Crawley. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Surveying using Trimble GPS. * Stabilisation. * Earthworks Quantities. * 3D Modelling. Site Engineer Requirements: * Must have bulk earthworks experience. * Must have strong Groundworks Experience. * Valid CSCS card. * Must have Trimble GPS experience. To apply for this Site Engineer role, please submit your up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Site Engineer – HV Ducting Scotland | Accommodation Provided | 4–5 Month Contract | Start Mid-July We're recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project delivering HV ducting works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established civil engineering contractor on a technically interesting project, with accommodation provided and an immediate start available. The Role You'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of HV duct installation works, ensuring works are carried out safely, accurately and to programme. Key duties include: Setting out and surveying works Managing QA documentation and ITPs Recording daily site activities Liaising with the Site Agent and subcontractors Ensuring works comply with specifications and drawings Supporting health, safety and environmental standards on site Requirements Previous experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects Experience with HV ducting, utilities,...

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Site Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects. Site Engineer responsibilities: * Setting out using total station & GPS. Works include earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Working alongside the project management team. * Site supervision. * Ensuring health and safety compliance. * Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method. * Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site. * Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification. Site Engineer requirements: * Experience with setting out earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Right to work in the UK. * CSCS card - White minimum. * SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable) * Full UK driving licence. * Strong...

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Site Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects. Site Engineer responsibilities: * Setting out using total station & GPS. Works include earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Working alongside the project management team. * Site supervision. * Ensuring health and safety compliance. * Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method. * Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site. * Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification. Site Engineer requirements: * Experience with setting out earthworks, duct installations, troughs, and RC bases. * Right to work in the UK. * CSCS card - White minimum. * SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable) * Full UK driving licence. * Strong...

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major highways and earthworks project in Colchester. This is a long-term role offering consistent work on a large infrastructure scheme involving roads, drainage, and bulk earthworks. Responsibilities include setting out for highways and drainage works, QA checks, interpreting drawings, maintaining site records, and supporting site delivery teams to ensure works are completed safely and to specification. Requirements: proven experience on highways or civil engineering projects, competent with GPS/total station equipment, CSCS card essential, and strong understanding of earthworks and drainage. This is a solid long-term opportunity on a high-profile project with a strong site team and potential for further work beyond the initial contract. To apply, submit your CV with relevant experience

Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major civils and tunnelling scheme. The project includes tunnelling operations alongside heavy civils activities. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Setting out and surveying works in accordance with design drawings and specifications. * Supporting day-to-day site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards. * Producing and maintaining site records, QA documentation, and as-built information. * Assisting with temporary works coordination and permit systems where required. * Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed at all times on site. * Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * Proven experience working on heavy civils or tunnelling projects * Competent in setting out using GPS and total station equipment * Valid CSCS Card * SMSTS or SSSTS beneficial *...

My client is a Tier 1 Construction Company. They are presently delivering a major (£200m+) Civil Engineering project near Witney, just west of Oxford and are looking to add a freelance Site Engineer to their existing team. This is a long-term contract opportunity of at least 6+ months. Due to the fast-track nature of this project, my client is looking for an individual to work 12 shifts on, 2 days off pattern of 10 hours a day initially rising to 12 hours per day. The company is prepared to offer generous rate uplifts and plenty of overtime. *Due to the extremely high level of security on this project the client can only consider British Nationals for the role. Duties & Responsibilities: * Setting out roads, structures and drainage with surveying equipment (GPS & Robotic Total Stations) * Assist with quality control to ensure the standards are met in accordance to the design specifications * Assist in producing permits to break ground (CAT Scanning...

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer for a 12 month contract on a large Sub structure scheme based in Bedford This is a key role on a high-profile project requiring strong technical knowledge and proven experience in delivering works to spec. Works including Pad foundations, drainage & ducting. Role Overview: * Setting out and surveying. * Interpretation of technical drawings and plans * Managing QA documentation and as-builts * Liaising with site management, subcontractors and local authorities * Ensuring works are completed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards Requirements: * Proven experience on similar schemes * Strong setting out skills using Leica/Trimble equipment * Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering * CSCS card and right to work in the UK * SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred) If you're a confident Site Engineer with relevant...

PROJECT ENGINEER Project Engineer – Groundworks & RC Structures 📍Locations: Somercotes 🕒 Duration: 6 weeks Start Date : 27/07/2026 We are seeking experienced Project Engineers to join our team and deliver a multi-disciplinary civil engineering project across our Somercote. The project involves groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) works and offers the opportunity to work on a high-value, technically challenging development. Key Responsibilities * Manage site works to high standards of safety, quality, and performance in accordance with project procedures and standards. * Lead “setting to work” briefings with a focus on safe and quality-driven execution. * Direct and prioritize daily site activities in line with project requirements. * Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and QA documentation. * Carry out limited setting out duties as required. * Supervise site engineers and manage sub-contractors effectively. * Participate in early design...

Freelance Site Engineer – Oxford area Location: Wantage then Bicester Rate: £350–£375/day CIS/LTD Duration: Freelance Project: First job is raceteam building and 2nd is a care home – groundworks package The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer / Setting out Engineer for groundworks scheme involving extensive drainage, hardstanding construction, surfacing and associated infrastructure works. About the Contractor Our client is an established UK groundworks contractor They are known for their collaborative approach, strong technical expertise, and ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Setting out, surveying, and carrying out QA checks across all civils and groundworks package * Ensuring all works meet design specifications, drawings, and safety standards * Coordinating with project manager * Producing accurate reports, maintaining records, and monitoring progress *...

CIVILS SENIOR SITE ENGINEER REQUIRED 🚧 📍 Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk 📅 Start: Immediate / ASAP ⏳ Duration: Minimum 7 months JML are currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join a major civils project near Stowmarket, overseeing Ground Investigation Works on a significant Overhead Line project. Requirements: ✅ Civil Engineering Degree (or equivalent) ✅ Valid CSCS Card ✅ Proven experience as a Senior Site Engineer within the civils sector ✅ Experience managing and overseeing site engineering activities ✅ Strong understanding of ground investigation, setting out, quality assurance, and site documentation ✅ Ability to liaise effectively with site teams, subcontractors, and project management Duties: * Overseeing Ground Investigation works across the project * Managing site engineering activities and ensuring works are delivered to specification * Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical information * Maintaining quality assurance records and...