Site Engineer

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

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways scheme in Bishop Auckland. This is a long-term role offering a full year of work on a well-resourced civils project, covering road construction, drainage, structures and associated works.

Key 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 specification
• Upholding all site health & safety requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience on highways / civils projects
• Proficient with Total Station, GPS, AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of drainage, earthworks and road construction
• CSCS card (essential)
• Available to start 1st December

What’s on Offer?

• 12-month freelance contract
• Competitive day rate: £300 – £350
• Opportunity to work on a key regional highways scheme

How to Apply

If you’re available for a 1st December start and would like to be considered, please apply with your CV or contact us for further details