Civil Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Industry: Civils/Construction

Contract Type: Freelance (CIS)

Summary:

We are looking for a Site Engineer/Surveyor to join a civils project based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. This 12-week contract role will involve setting out, surveying, and taking elevations for new asphalt surfacing, drainage, paving, and other civils-related works. The successful candidate will have relevant civils experience and must hold a recent enhanced DBS certificate, as security clearance is required for site access. The project is scheduled to start on 5th October. While not essential, having SMSTS and First Aid certifications would be advantageous.

Skills:

Civil engineering site experience
Setting out and surveying techniques
Elevation measurement and interpretation
Knowledge of asphalt surfacing and drainage works
Understanding of paving and general civils operations
Ability to work to project deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Good communication and teamwork skills
Recent enhanced DBS certificate (mandatory)
Health and safety awareness
Software/Tools:

Surveying instruments (e.g. total station, GPS)
AutoCAD or similar CAD software (desirable)
Certifications & Standards:

Enhanced DBS certificate (mandatory)
SMSTS (desirable)
First Aid (desirable)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed