Freelance Site Engineer

Invision Group; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Invision Group is recruiting a Freelance Site Engineer for a major £50m industrial development in Bognor Regis. You will form part of the site management team, delivering setting out, QA, technical support and coordination across groundworks and infrastructure.

Jumping into a groundworks stage project, you will coordinate drawings, review specs, and ensure buildability while maintaining accurate site records and RAMS. CSCS is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer.
• Strong experience with groundworks, drainage, foundations and concrete works.
• Experience on industrial, logistics, warehouse or large commercial projects is advantageous.
• Competent with Total Station and GPS surveying equipment.
• Strong reading of construction drawings and technical specs.
• Experience with QA documentation and ITPs.
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set out for groundworks, drainage, foundations, slabs and external works.
• Carry out as-built surveys and QA inspections.
• Coordinate drawings to ensure the latest construction information is used.
• Provide technical support to subcontractors and site team.
• Review drawings and specs for discrepancies and buildability issues.
• Liaise with client, architect and engineers to resolve issues.
• Assist with RAMS reviews and temporary works coordination.

Skills

Site Engineer

Setting out

Groundworks

Drainage

Foundations

Concrete works

Drawing coordination

QA inspections

RAMS

Temporary works

Education

Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

Total Station

GPS surveying

Job description

Freelance Site Engineer - £350 Per Day - Bognor Regis

Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Rate: £350 per day

Project: £50m Industrial Development

Position: Freelance Site Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a leading main contractor on a major £50m industrial development in Bognor Regis. The project is currently at groundworks stage, and the successful Engineer will form an integral part of the site management team, providing engineering, setting out, QA and technical support throughout the construction programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineer with a strong background in industrial, logistics, warehouse or large-scale commercial projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Setting out for groundworks, drainage, foundations, slabs, external works and associated infrastructure.
• Carrying out as-built surveys and QA inspections.
• Acting as a drawing coordinator, ensuring the site team is working from the latest construction information.
• Providing technical and engineering support to subcontractors and the wider site management team.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications and identifying any discrepancies or buildability issues.
• Liaising with the client, architect, structural engineer and design consultants to resolve construction and design issues.
• Reviewing and appraising method statements and RAMS.
• Assisting with the coordination and management of temporary works.
• Monitoring subcontractor works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate site records, engineering documentation and QA information.
• Supporting the Project Manager and Site Management team with programme, sequencing and short-term planning.
• Ensuring all engineering activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer.
• Strong experience of groundworks, drainage, foundations and concrete works.
• Previous experience on industrial, logistics, distribution centre, warehouse or large commercial projects would be advantageous.
• Competent using Total Station and GPS surveying equipment.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience completing as-built surveys, QA documentation and ITPs.
• Good knowledge of temporary works procedures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant Civil Engineering or Construction qualification preferred.
• CSCS required.