Site Engineer

Carrington West; Bath; On-site; GBP 59,040 - 95,940; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Freelance Site Engineer for a highways and infrastructure programme in the South West. You will work within a delivery team, setting out, surveying, and supporting site records and progress reporting on site.

The role requires strong setting out skills, CSCS, and a relevant engineering qualification. The work offers long‑term freelance opportunities with a solid pipeline of future projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on highways or civil engineering projects.
• Strong setting out skills.
• Proficient with Leica and/or Trimble surveying equipment.
• CSCS Card (essential).
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider site team.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works on site.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records.
• Ensuring works are delivered to specification and programme.
• Liaising with the Site Agent, Supervisor and subcontractors.
• Supporting quality assurance and health & safety requirements.
• Assisting with progress reporting and as-built information.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying on site

Independent working

Health & safety focus

Team liaison

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent

Tools

Leica surveying equipment

Trimble surveying equipment

Job description

Freelance Site Engineer

Location: South West England

Duration: Initial contract through to May/June (with further opportunities available)

Start Date: End of August / Early September

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (DOE) - CIS option available

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a programme of highways and infrastructure works across the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long‑term contract, with an initial highways scheme commencing in early September and a clear pipeline of work extending into next summer. There is also the potential to move onto future infrastructure and maintenance projects as the programme expands.

The Role

You'll be working as part of a dedicated delivery team alongside a Site Agent and Site Supervisor, supporting the successful delivery of highways improvement works.

Typical works include:

• Highway widening and realignment
• Footway construction and widening
• Pedestrian crossing installations
• Bus stop improvements
• General Section 278 and highways infrastructure works

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works on site
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records
• Ensuring works are delivered to specification and programme
• Liaising with the Site Agent, Supervisor and subcontractors
• Supporting quality assurance and health & safety requirements
• Assisting with progress reporting and as-built information

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on highways or civil engineering projects
• Strong setting out skills
• Proficient with Leica and/or Trimble surveying equipment
• CSCS Card (essential)
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider site team

What's on Offer

• Long‑term freelance opportunity with continuity of work
• Immediate pipeline of projects through to next summer
• Opportunity to join future major infrastructure schemes
• Competitive day rate
• Supportive and experienced project delivery team