SITE ENGINEER

Kenton Black; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is looking for a Freelance Site Engineer for projects in Reading and Farnborough. The role involves setting out and quality assurance on various groundworks and civil engineering tasks. The position offers a daily rate between £350 and £400, starting on November 17th, 2025. Suitable candidates will have experience in civil engineering and groundworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage setting out for groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Perform quality assurance checks on engineering works.

Skills

Setting Out

Quality Assurance

Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Engineer

Freelance role: Site Engineer. Start date: Monday 17th November 2025.

Working on site as a site engineer for a well‑known reputable business with a full order book. £60m turnover and projects valued from £2m-£10m. Projects located in Reading and Farnborough.

Setting Out and QA on traditional groundworks / civil engineering projects. Works include:

• Foundations
• Deep and shallow drainage
• Hard standings
• Holding down bolts
• Roads, kerbs
• Attenuation tanks

Rates typically £350 - £400 per day.

Kit can be supplied if necessary.