Site Engineer

Fawkes & Reece; Dover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering roles is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of ports and roads infrastructure works in Dover. This freelance role offers a competitive day rate and involves setting out, quality control, and site engineering activities within a busy operational environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in similar projects, strong setting-out skills, and a CSCS card. The position includes opportunities for ongoing work on high-profile infrastructure schemes.

Benefits

Competitive freelance day rate

CIS payment available

Weekly payments

Ongoing work opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on ports, highways, or heavy civils projects.
• Ability to work in live operational environments.
• CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways, port infrastructure, drainage, and associated civils works.
• Providing engineering support to site management and subcontractor teams.
• Managing as-built records and assisting with RAMS and ITPs.

Skills

Setting-out using GPS/Total Station

Understanding of highways standards

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Job description

Site Engineer - Ports & Roads

Location: Dover, Kent
Rate: Competitive day rate (DOE)
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Payment: CIS / Ltd (if applicable)
Project Type: Ports, highways & associated civils works

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support delivery of ports and roads infrastructure works in Dover. This freelance role will involve setting out, quality control, and day-to-day site engineering activities on a busy, live operational environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways, port infrastructure, drainage, and associated civils works
• Providing engineering support to site management and subcontractor teams
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Managing as-built records and assisting with RAMS and ITPs
• Carrying out site surveys, checks, and measurements
• Liaising with the main contractor, port authorities, local highways teams, and design consultants
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site
• Monitoring quality and ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are met at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on ports, highways, or heavy civils projects
• Strong setting-out experience using GPS / Total Station equipment
• Good understanding of highways standards and civil engineering specifications
• Ability to work in live operational environments
• CSCS card (minimum requirement)
• SMSTS or SSSTS desirable
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive freelance day rate
• CIS payment available
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing work for the right candidate on a high-profile infrastructure scheme