Posted: 18 June
The role
Freelance Site Engineer – Groundworks
Leicestershire
Start Date: 06/07/2026
Duration: 6 Months
£300 - £350 PER DAY
SOS Group are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a busy groundworks and civil engineering project on a 6-month contract commencing on 6th July 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong setting out experience to join a well-established contractor delivering a substantial groundworks package.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Setting out for, drainage, roads, foundations and associated infrastructure.
* Producing and maintaining accurate QA records.
* Managing and reviewing as-built surveys.
* Liaising with site management, subcontractors and client representatives.
* Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
* Supporting site teams with technical queries and engineering solutions.
Requirements
* Competent using Leica, Topcon or Trimble equipment.
* Strong understanding of QA procedures and site documentation.
* Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
* CSCS Card essential.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
If you're available for a July start and have a proven track record delivering groundworks packages, we'd like to hear from you