Freelance Civil Site Engineer - Groundworks

Elvet Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Freelance Civil Site Engineer to work on a groundworks and muckshift package for social housing upgrades in Selly Oak, Birmingham.

The contract runs from September 2026 to mid-2027 with potential for further phases. Duties include surveying levels, setting out services, creating as-built records, QA management, RFIs/TQs, and supporting the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as Site Engineer within groundworks / civils.
• Experience with GPS and Total Station.
• Ability to process volume reports.
• CSCS card and full driving license.
• Industry related qualification beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree).

Responsibilities

• Survey existing levels and keep on top of volumes of cut to evidence when claiming in application.
• Set out all services as per GPR and keep records of all exposed and potentially lowered.
• Survey existing and setting out of all new footpaths, steps and fencing.
• Create as built records throughout, of all works.
• Manage the QA side of delivery.
• Raise RFIs and TQ's.
• Support the Site Manager.

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Freelance Civil Site Engineer to work on a groundworks and muckshift package for social housing upgrades in Selly Oak, Birmingham.

The contract runs from September 2026 to mid-2027 with potential for further phases. Duties include surveying levels, setting out services, creating as-built records, QA management, RFIs/TQs, and supporting the Site Manager.