Site Engineer

Published
August 21, 2026
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Category Civil Engineering
Job Type Freelance Reference
OD SE MTLW Salary
400 per day Start date
Contact Name
Ollie Deakin Contact Email
DescriptionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a well-established 50m turnover civils contractor working on a major infrastructure project in the Midlands.

The project is water-biased, incorporating a range of heavy civils, reinforced concrete structures, drainage and below-ground infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with strong setting out and civil engineering experience to join a busy project team.

The Role As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support across the project, ensuring works are accurately set out and delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Setting out and surveying of civil engineering works.

- Working across water infrastructure and heavy civils packages.

- Setting out RC structures, foundations, bases and concrete works.

- Setting out drainage, ducting and underground services.

- Checking drawings, specifications and construction information.

- Producing and maintaining accurate site records.

- Completing QA documentation, including ITPs and quality records.

- Supporting the preparation and review of RAMS and construction documentation.

- Carrying out dimensional checks and ensuring works are constructed to specification.

- Managing as-built information and providing accurate survey data.

- Working closely with the Site Agent, Project Manager and wider engineering team.

- Liaising with subcontractors and resolving technical issues on site.

- Monitoring progress and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.

About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Site Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You should have experience with:

- Water infrastructure projects.

- Heavy civils and complex groundworks.

- Reinforced concrete structures and foundations.

- Drainage and below-ground infrastructure.

- Setting out using robotic total stations/GPS.

- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

- ITPs, QA and as-built records.

- RAMS and construction documentation.

- Working alongside subcontractors and site teams.

Previous experience with a Tier 1 or established civils contractor would be advantageous.

Relevant qualifications such as HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering, along with a suitable CSCS card, are preferred.

The Opportunity This is a great opportunity for a Freelance Site Engineer to join a 50m turnover civils contractor and work on a technically challenging project involving water infrastructure, heavy civils and RC structures.