Site Engineer

Freelance Site Engineer
Freelance | Long-Term Contract | Accommodation Available | Company Van Provided

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a busy civil engineering contractor with a growing workload across multiple live projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for long-term, secure contract work, with projects already secured through to Spring 2027.

The Role
This position will involve providing engineering support across a number of ongoing projects. While the role covers multiple sites, work is planned efficiently to minimise unnecessary travel, allowing engineers to focus on delivering projects rather than spending their time on the road. A company van will be provided, and accommodation is available for the right candidate.

Project Types
You'll gain exposure to a broad range of civil engineering works, including:

• Groundworks
• External works
• Infrastructure projects
• Trunk road works
• Sports facility construction
• Housing developments
• Utilities and major framework projects

The projects are varied but generally consist of straightforward civil engineering works, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for civil engineering works
• Maintaining quality assurance records
• Ensuring work is delivered in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Producing as-built information where required
• Supporting site teams with technical and engineering requirements
• Liaising with site management and subcontractors

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering
• Strong setting-out capability
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Experience using GPS and robotic total stations
• QA/QC experience
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills
• Experience working across a range of civil engineering projects
• Valid CSCS card

What's on Offer? 

• Immediate start available
• Long-term freelance contract
• Work secured through to Spring 2027
• Company van provided
• Accommodation available for the right individual
• Varied project portfolio
• Opportunity to join a busy and expanding team

Interested?
We're keen to speak with experienced Site Engineers who can hit the ground running and provide reliable setting-out and QA support across a range of projects.

Apply now by submitting your CV or contact Chloe Ruxton for a confidential discussion.

chloe.ruxton@contractscotland.co.uk

Whether you're available immediately or becoming free in the coming weeks, we'd love to hear from you.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.