Site Engineer

Carrington West; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer for marine civil works in Newhaven, East Sussex. The assignment runs for an initial 6-month rolling contract at £350 per day (CIS).

The role emphasizes setting out, surveying, and on-site delivery to project drawings and specifications. The ideal candidate will have strong site engineering experience in marine/coastal projects, CSCS card, and excellent communication and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer in civil engineering.
• Experience in marine/coastal projects desirable.
• Strong understanding of drawings, setting out, surveying and site engineering principles.
• Good health, safety, quality and environment practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate site records and documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience writing ITPs and RAMS.
• Valid CSCS card required; SMSTS/SSSTS preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for day-to-day marine and civil works.
• Set out and survey works per drawings and specs.
• Carry out site measurements, levels, checks, and inspections.
• Ensure works meet specifications, tolerances and quality standards.
• Review drawings, specs and construction information.
• Liaise with Site Management, subcontractors, design teams and client reps to resolve queries.
• Monitor progress and provide updates on completed works.
• Maintain site records and quality documentation.
• Assist with inspection/test plans and handover information.
• Identify and raise technical issues or design/construction problems.
• Support health, safety, quality and environmental requirements on site.
• Assist with temporary works, permits, RAMS, method statements.
• Work with Site Agent and Project Manager to deliver safely and efficiently.

Skills

Site engineering

Surveying

Setting out

Health and safety

Documentation

Communication

Organisation

RAMS / ITP writing

Tools

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Job description

Freelance Site Engineer - Marine Civil Engineering

Location: Newhaven, East Sussex

Contract: Freelance - 6 Month Rolling Contract

Rate: £350 per day (CIS)

Shift times: 9:30 - 18:30

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of marine civil engineering works on a long-term project in Newhaven. This is a freelance opportunity offering an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for ongoing work. The role would suit a Site Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering, particularly within marine, coastal, waterfront, or heavy infrastructure projects, who is confident working on site and supporting the delivery of works safely, accurately, and in accordance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across the day-to-day delivery of marine and civil engineering works.
• Set out and survey works in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Carry out site measurements, levels, checks, and inspections.
• Ensure works are constructed to the correct specification, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction information.
• Liaise with Site Management, subcontractors, design teams, and client representatives to resolve engineering queries.
• Monitor progress and provide accurate updates on completed works.
• Maintain accurate site records, including site diaries, inspection records, quality documentation, and as-built information.
• Assist with the preparation and review of inspection and test plans, quality documentation, and handover information.
• Identify and raise technical issues, discrepancies, and potential design or construction problems.
• Support the implementation of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on site.
• Assist with temporary works, permits, method statements, risk assessments, and other project documentation where required.
• Work closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with the programme.
• Provide engineering and progress information to support commercial and project teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering.
• Experience on marine, coastal, waterfront, highways, or heavy infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, setting out, surveying, and site engineering principles.
• Good understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Ability to accurately maintain site records and quality documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Writing ITP's and RAMS
• Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, designers, and client representatives.
• Experience using surveying equipment and relevant engineering software is desirable.
• Valid CSCS Card (essential).
• SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred).
• First Aid at Work (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence.