Senior Site Engineer

ROA Talent; England; On-site; GBP 55,857 - 73,292; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing projects pipeline

Supportive environment

Collaboration with project teams

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join their team and support major projects across Kent and Suffolk. The Job involves setting out using advanced surveying equipment and providing technical guidance across multiple civil engineering packages. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience and a degree in Civil Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging works in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering/site engineering.
• Strong background in groundworks, drainage, and highways.
• SSSTS or SMSTS, and valid CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Setting out using Leica TS16, GPS, and other relevant surveying equipment.
• Producing topographical surveys and accurate site data.
• Managing technical queries and design issues.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Setting out using surveying equipment

Quality control

Technical communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Leica Total Stations (TS16)

Job description

Site Engineer – Kent – £350/day (Outside IR35)

A leading UK contractor specialising in groundworks, infrastructure, and civil engineering is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support major projects across Kent and Suffolk. This role is well suited to a self‑motivated, technically strong engineer who can take ownership of site delivery, quality control and accurate setting out.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Contracts Manager or Managing Engineer, you will provide precise setting out, technical guidance and construction support across multiple civils packages. Projects include roads, drainage, earthworks, RC ground beams, pile caps, utilities and general infrastructure. The position requires a strong balance of technical capability, communication skills and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out using Leica TS16, GPS and other relevant surveying equipment
• Producing topographical surveys, as‑built drawings and accurate site data
• Preparing and maintaining QA documentation, including ITPs, RFIs and CVIs
• Monitoring site progress, ensuring works are completed to specification
• Providing engineering support and guidance to site teams
• Managing technical queries and design issues
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors and senior management

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering/site engineering
• Strong background in groundworks, drainage and highways
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Civils 3D
• Experienced with Leica Total Stations (TS16 essential)
• SSSTS or SMSTS, and valid CSCS card
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK

What’s Offered

• Ongoing pipeline of groundworks and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to lead technically challenging civil engineering works
• Supportive environment with a collaborative project team

If you are an experienced Site Engineer seeking your next freelance assignment, please get in touch.