We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to support the delivery of a commercial groundworks scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering technically challenging projects across secure and live environments.
?? Project Scope
The role will focus on a commercial groundworks package including:
- Deep and shallow drainage installation
- Attenuation systems and associated infrastructure
- Foundations and external works
- Setting out for roads, kerbing, and hard landscaping
- Experience working on prison and school extension projects is highly desirable, as the scheme involves working within secure and operational environments.
?? Key Responsibilities
- Setting out and surveying using robotic total station and GPS equipment
- Overseeing deep and shallow drainage works
- Managing QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built records
- Ensuring works are delivered to specification and programme
- Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and client representatives
- Maintaining health, safety, and environmental compliance
? Requirements
- Proven experience as a Site Engineer on commercial groundworks schemes
- Strong knowledge of deep and shallow drainage systems
- Experience delivering works in secure environments (e.g., prison projects)
- EL1 Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Security Clearance (essential due to project nature)
- CSCS card (relevant level)
- SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)
- Competent in AutoCAD and surveying software