Highways Site Engineer — 12-Month Freelance, £300–£350/Day

RTL Group Ltd; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways scheme in Bishop Auckland. This long-term role offers a freelance contract for 12 months with a competitive day rate of £300 – £350. Responsibilities include setting out for highways, managing QA documentation, and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in civils projects and a CSCS card. Availability for a start on 1st December is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on highways / civils projects.
• Proficient with Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of drainage, earthworks, and road construction.
• CSCS card is essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways, drainage, kerbs, and associated civils.
• Completing QA documentation, as-builts, and site records.
• Providing technical support to the Site and Project Managers.
• Checking drawings and resolving engineering queries.
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring work meets specifications.
• Upholding all site health & safety requirements.

Skills

Experience on highways / civils projects

Proficiency with Total Station

Understanding of drainage and earthworks

AutoCAD skills

CSCS card

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways scheme in Bishop Auckland. This long-term role offers a freelance contract for 12 months with a competitive day rate of £300 – £350. Responsibilities include setting out for highways, managing QA documentation, and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in civils projects and a CSCS card. Availability for a start on 1st December is required.