Site Engineer

Abatec Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional civil engineering contractor is seeking experienced Civil Engineers/Site Engineers for ongoing freelance roles in Cardiff. The roles involve delivering major infrastructure projects within a 5-year framework, with excellent rates of £280-£345 per day. Candidates should have a strong background in water-biased civils and be comfortable managing site activities. There are opportunities for immediate starts and potential progression to permanent roles after 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Comfortable working on live construction sites.
• Proactive and reliable in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering works on major capital projects.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee constructions.
• Support technical problem-solving on complex structures.

Skills

Background in water-biased civils

Strong setting out skills

Technical problem-solving

Experience in delivering RC structures

Job description

Rate: £280-£345 per day (CIS)

Contract: Ongoing freelance - flexible start available

The Opportunity

A leading regional civil engineering contractor is seeking experienced Civil Engineers / Site Engineers to support a major Capital Works programme in South Wales. The business is appointed to a stable, recurring 5‑year AMP framework and is at the start of the AMP8 cycle, offering a rare opportunity to secure a long‑term contract on technically interesting and high‑value infrastructure projects. Due to workload across multiple schemes, multiple roles are available, providing excellent continuity of work within a growing contractor environment. This is a freelance position with an immediate start, with the option to transition into a permanent role after 3‑6 months if desired.

Project Scope

• Sewage treatment works upgrades and refurbishments
• Large‑scale reinforced concrete structures
• Shaft sinking and deep excavations
• Reservoirs, dams, and storage infrastructure
• Large‑diameter pipeline installations and extensions
• Associated civils, earthworks, and infrastructure packages

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering works on major capital projects
• Set out, manage, and oversee construction activities on site
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to specification, and to programme
• Manage subcontractors, QA records, and technical documentation
• Work closely with Project Managers, design teams, and commercial teams
• Support buildability reviews and technical problem‑solving on complex structures and civils works

About You

• Background in water‑biased civils, infrastructure, structures, or heavy civils projects
• Experience delivering RC structures, pipelines, deep excavations, or large infrastructure works
• Comfortable working in a contractor‑led environment on live construction sites
• Strong setting out, technical, and site delivery skills
• Proactive, reliable, and keen to be part of a long‑term framework team

Why This Role?

• Excellent freelance rate: £280-£345 per day (CIS)
• Immediate start available
• Multiple roles available due to AMP8 workload
• Long‑term workload secured on a 5‑year AMP framework
• Opportunity to work on major, technically complex capital schemes
• Genuine progression opportunities as the business grows through AMP8
• Clear pathway to a permanent role after 3‑6 months if desired
• Join a forward‑thinking regional contractor with ambitious growth plans in the water sector

Apply

If you are a Civil Engineer or Site Engineer looking for long‑term stability, technically challenging projects, and strong earning potential, please apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Knight. The reference for this vacancy is provided upon request.

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