Site Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to support ongoing works across major infrastructure and heavy civil engineering schemes, including projects associated with High Speed Two (HS2).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor delivering commercial groundworks and heavy civils packages on high-profile, technically demanding projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Setting out for commercial groundworks and heavy civils packages

- Managing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications

- Overseeing earthworks, drainage, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, and infrastructure works

- Ensuring works are delivered in line with project programmes and quality standards

- Maintaining accurate site records and as-built information

- Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and design teams

- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards (particularly on HS2-related works)

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Site Engineer within commercial groundworks and heavy civils

- Experience working on major infrastructure projects (HS2 experience highly desirable)

- Strong knowledge of setting out using total stations and GPS equipment

- Familiarity with QA processes, ITPs, and RAMS

- CSCS card (essential)

- SMSTS/SSSTS (desirable)

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple work fronts

Desirable Experience

- Earthworks and bulk excavation

- Deep drainage and utilities

- Reinforced concrete structures

- High-value infrastructure schemes

Experience working within HS2 compliance and reporting frameworks