Site Engineer

SITE ENGINEER / SETTING OUT ENGINEERMiddlesbrough, North East England | 12-Month Contract | Immediate Start

Location: Middlesbrough, UK

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Contract / Project-Based

Remuneration: Competitive Day Rate

Accommodation: Provided and paid for by ECC Group where required

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ECC Group is expanding its UK engineering operations, and we are seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer for an exciting 12-month project assignment in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands‑on engineer looking for a long‑term contract with a growing engineering and construction services business.

We welcome applications from engineers based throughout the UK.
For candidates living outside commuting distance of Middlesbrough, ECC Group will provide and cover the cost of suitable accommodation for the duration of the assignment, as required.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently when required, and deliver accurate setting out and site engineering support to the project team.

Working as part of the project delivery team, you will be responsible for providing accurate setting out, surveying and technical engineering support to ensure construction activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.

You will work closely with site management, project engineers, subcontractors and construction teams to maintain the highest standards of engineering accuracy and project delivery.

This position is ideally suited to an engineer with strong practical setting out experience across civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure, industrial or commercial construction projects.

• Carry out accurate setting out using Total Stations, GPS and modern surveying equipment.
• Establish, maintain and verify site control points, benchmarks and reference levels.
• Interpret construction drawings, engineering specifications and technical documentation.
• Undertake site surveys, dimensional checks and engineering measurements.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and required tolerances.
• Produce and maintain accurate as-built surveys, records and engineering documentation.
• Support site quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and other engineering professionals.
• Identify and resolve setting out discrepancies and technical site issues.
• Monitor engineering accuracy throughout construction activities.
• Ensure all engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with site health and safety requirements.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the wider construction delivery team.
• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer on UK or European construction projects.
• Strong practical setting out experience within civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure or construction environments.
• Competence using Total Stations, GPS and surveying equipment.
• Experience with Leica, Trimble or similar surveying technology.
• Ability to confidently interpret engineering drawings and construction specifications.
• Experience establishing site control, checking levels and producing accurate as-built records.
• Good understanding of construction quality standards, engineering tolerances and site safety procedures.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project delivery team.
• Availability to commence at short notice.
• Previous experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience across…