Job Title: Site Engineer - Highways (Freelance)
Location: Tuddenham, Norfolk
Start Date: ASAP (Target start: 09/03/2026)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £350 per day (CIS)
Hours: 10 hours per day (Saturday working available)
Interviews: Taking place ASAP
Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a highways project based in Tuddenham, Norfolk. This is a long-term freelance contract opportunity offering a 12-month programme, with immediate interviews and a targeted start date of 9th March 2026.
This position is strictly freelance (CIS) and is not available on a permanent or PAYE basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering drainage and infrastructure works, ensuring all site engineering duties are carried out accurately, safely, and in line with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Setting out for highways works including drainage, kerbing, earthworks and associated infrastructure
Managing and overseeing drainage installations to specification
Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, ITPs and RAMS
Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) documentation
As-built surveys and records
Liaising with site management, subcontractors and design teams
Ensuring health & safety compliance on site
Supporting site supervisors and project management with daily engineering duties
Essential Requirements
Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways projects
Strong drainage and setting out experience (essential)
CSCS Gold Card (essential)
SSSTS or SMSTS (essential)
Ability to work 10-hour shifts with optional Saturday work
Strong understanding of highways specifications and standards
Own setting out equipment preferred (advantageous)
What's on Offer
£350 per day (CIS) - Freelance only
Long-term 12-month contract
Immediate interview process
Stable workload on a highways scheme
If you are an experienced Freelance Site Engineer with strong drainage and highways setting out experience and are available to start ASAP, apply now to secure an interview