Freelance Site Engineer

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK

Listing for: Elvet Recruitment

Contract position
Listed on 2026-09-12

Job specializations:

Engineering
Civil Engineering, Site Manager
Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 350 GBP Daily GBP 350.00 DAY

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Freelance Civil Site Engineer on behalf of a reputable civil engineering contractor to work on an upcoming water infrastructure project near Leeds.

The initial multi-million £ scheme will encompass a wide heavy civils package - including deep drainage, earthworks, re-enforced concrete works, pumping stations, pipework, road construction and groundworks. A key project for Yorkshire Water as part of their AMP8 framework.

Duration:
Engineer needed for at least 12 months. Further work across West & South Yorkshire so potential for ongoing extension.

Duties

Setting out - using relevant kit
Checking of work completed on site
As-builts & surveys
QA and quality control
Supervising gangs and workforce
Assisting Site Manager
Updating documentation for site

Experience required

Must have proven experience as Site Engineer in heavy civil engineering
Must be fully confident with both setting out and QA
Must have experience with kit:
Leica Total Station 16 Robotics (or similar)
Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
Must hold: CSCS card and full UK driving license

Pay

A rate of up to £350 per day (doe).

Can be paid CIS.

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