Site Engineer

Keyman Personnel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keyman Personnel invites applications for a Freelance Site / Setting Out Engineer in Coventry. The role focuses on setting out, levelling and surveying groundworks for civil works on a busy site.

Strong experience with Total Station and GPS equipment is essential, along with the ability to read drawings and maintain QA records. This is a freelance, six-month project starting 5 October 2026, requiring independent work on-site in Coventry, with adherence to safety standards and coordination with

Qualifications

• Proven UK experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer.
• Strong experience within groundworks and civil engineering.
• Confident using Total Station and GPS equipment.
• Experience with setting out, levels, surveys and as-builts.
• Good understanding of site QA procedures and engineering documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to work independently within a busy site environment.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Setting out, levelling and surveying for groundworks and civil engineering works.
• Working accurately from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Using Total Station and GPS surveying equipment.
• Carrying out surveys and recording as-built information.
• Maintaining accurate site records and engineering documentation.
• Supporting QA and ensuring works meet required standards.
• Liaising with project managers, site supervisors and other members of the delivery team.
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.

Skills

Site Engineer

Groundworks

Surveying

Reading drawings

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Tools

Total Station

GPS equipment

Job description

Freelance Site / Setting Out Engineer - Coventry

Location: Coventry, West Midlands. Contract: Freelance. Start Date: 5 October 2026. Duration: Approx. 6 months.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on Site Engineers with strong groundworks and civil engineering experience to join a busy project and play an important role in the successful delivery of the works.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out, levelling and surveying for groundworks and civil engineering works
• Working accurately from engineering drawings and specifications
• Using Total Station and GPS surveying equipment
• Carrying out surveys and recording as-built information
• Maintaining accurate site records and engineering documentation
• Supporting QA and ensuring works meet required standards
• Liaising with project managers, site supervisors and other members of the delivery team
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven UK experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer
• Strong experience within groundworks and civil engineering
• Confident and competent using Total Station and GPS equipment
• Experience with setting out, levels, surveys and as-builts
• Good understanding of site QA procedures and engineering documentation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Able to work independently within a busy site environment
• Valid CSCS card
• Relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Keyman Personnel is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy