Freelance Site Engineer

Unite People; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Freelance Site Engineer for a major civil infrastructure project in the Bristol/North Somerset area. The role involves setting out, surveying, QA documentation, and coordinating daily site activities on a 12-month freelance assignment (Outside IR35).

Responsibilities include liaising with site management, subcontractors and client representatives, monitoring quality, and providing technical support to the site team. Start: mid-October 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting out experience across groundworks and drainage.
• Experience with reinforced concrete works is advantageous.
• Competent with robotic total station / GPS equipment.
• Solid QA processes and construction drawings knowledge.
• CSCS card is required.
• Relevant engineering qualification preferred.
• Able to work independently and as part of the project team.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works across the project.
• Setting out groundworks, drainage, RC structures and external works.
• Managing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Monitoring quality standards throughout the works.
• Providing technical support to the wider site team.
• Assisting with planning and coordination of daily site activities.

Skills

Setting out & surveying

QA documentation

Site coordination

Planning daily site activities

Independent work

Education

Engineering qualification preferred

CSCS card

Tools

Robotic total station

GPS equipment

Job description

Freelance Site Engineer - Civils

Bristol / North Somerset

Freelance - Outside IR35

12 Months

Competitive Day Rate

Start: Mid October 2026

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in the Bristol / North Somerset area.

Working for an established civil engineering contractor, you will be involved in the delivery of a varied civils package incorporating groundworks, drainage, reinforced concrete retaining structures and external works.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term freelance position on a significant infrastructure scheme that will provide an important new asset for the local area and surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works across the project.
• Setting out groundworks, drainage, RC structures and external works.
• Managing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Monitoring quality standards throughout the works.
• Providing technical support to the wider site team.
• Assisting with the planning and coordination of daily site activities.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting out experience across groundworks and drainage packages.
• Experience with reinforced concrete works would be highly advantageous.
• Competent with robotic total station / GPS equipment.
• Strong understanding of QA processes and construction drawings.
• CSCS card.
• Relevant engineering qualification preferred.
• Able to work independently and as part of the wider project team.

This is a 12-month freelance opportunity, working Outside IR35, offering the chance to be involved in the delivery of a high-profile infrastructure project with a genuine long-term benefit to the local area