Site Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Swindon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a freelance Site Engineer to deliver major earthworks and highways packages around Swindon. You will own setting-out accuracy, QA, and daily engineering control, working with subcontractors and reporting to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities include precision setting-out, QA sign-offs, as-built surveys, RAMS compliance and safety discipline on site. Must have CSCS and SMSTS/SSSTS and live or commute to Swindon.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on heavy civil earthworks and highways projects.
• CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS required.
• Based in Swindon or able to commute with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Setting-out accuracy and daily engineering control on site.
• QA & ITP sign-offs, as-built surveys, and design query resolution.
• Monitor subcontractors, track progress, and maintain site diaries.
• Drive HSEQ standards, RAMS adherence and environmental controls.

Skills

Site engineering

GPS surveying

QA & ITPs

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HND/HNC

Tools

Total Station

GPS survey equipment

Machine control systems

Job description

Randstad is recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of a leading regional civil engineering contractor to deliver major earthworks and highways infrastructure packages around the Swindon area. This is an exceptional freelance opportunity offering long-term stability on a key regional civil scheme.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of setting-out accuracy, technical QA, and daily engineering control across heavy earthworks and highways elements. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Setting Out & Dimensional Control: Executing precise engineering control for major earthworks, cut/fill operations, drainage, access roads, and carriageway construction using modern GPS and total station equipment.
• Volume Tracking & Surveying: Conducting accurate volumetric surveys, monitoring earth movement, and updating digital terrain models.
• Technical QA & Inspections: Managing quality assurance through ITP sign-offs, as-built surveys, material approvals, and raising TQs to resolve design queries efficiently.
• Site Supervision & Subcontractors: Monitoring daily subcontractor outputs, tracking progress against lookahead schedules, and maintaining precise site diaries.
• HSEQ Compliance: Driving strict safety and environmental standards on site, ensuring full adherence to RAMS and ecological constraints.

Essential Requirements

• Highways & Earthworks Track Record: Proven experience as a Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects, specifically major earthworks, bulk excavation, and highways construction.
• Equipment Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern robotic total stations and GPS survey equipment (experience with machine control systems is a advantage).
• Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent construction qualification).
• Site Credentials: Valid CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Location & Mobility: Based in or commutable to the Swindon region with a full UK driving licence.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.