Site Engineer

RTL Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Leeds is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a long-term freelance opportunity. Responsibilities include setting out for earthworks and drainage, managing quality control, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in heavy civil projects, proficiency with setting out equipment, and a degree in Civil Engineering. A CSCS card is essential for this role. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on heavy civils projects including earthworks and 278 packages.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings and specifications.
• CSCS card essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for earthworks, drainage, kerbing, and road construction.
• Producing as-built drawings and keeping detailed site records.
• Ensuring quality control and health and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Experience on heavy civils projects

Proficient with setting out equipment

Knowledge of construction drawings

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a civil engineering contractor on a major Earthworks and Section 278 works package based in Leeds. This is a long-term freelance opportunity with approximately 10 months of work on site.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for earthworks, drainage, kerbing, and road construction (Section 278 works)
• Producing as-built drawings and keeping detailed site records
• Ensuring quality control and health and safety compliance on site
• Liaising with project managers, subcontractors, and site operatives
• Managing design and technical queries on site

Qualifications and requirements

• Proven experience working on heavy civils projects including earthworks and 278 packages
• Proficient with setting out equipment (e.g. Leica/Trimble)
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings and specifications
• CSCS card essential
• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred