Consultant Site Enigineer

A multi-million-pound civils contractor is currently looking to recruit an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join their team on an established Environment Agency framework.

The successful Site Engineer will be working on a range of flood defence, river and civil engineering projects, with a strong focus on sheet piling, reinforced concrete structures, earthworks and associated infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to secure a long-term freelance position with a reputable contractor delivering major infrastructure works.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering and technical support across the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with the project specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Setting out and surveying of civil engineering works
- Setting out sheet piling and associated temporary/permanent works
- Working on reinforced concrete structures, including bases, walls, slabs and flood defence structures
- Supporting earthworks, drainage and general civils activities
- Checking drawings, specifications and construction information
- Producing and maintaining ITPs, QA records and As-Builts
- Carrying out quality inspections and ensuring works meet specification
- Working closely with Site Agents, Sub Agents and the wider engineering team
- Liaising with and managing subcontractors and site management
- Taking levels, carrying out surveys and providing accurate engineering data
- Assisting with technical queries and resolving engineering issues on site
- Ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are maintained

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, ideally with exposure to Environment Agency, flood defence or water-related projects.

Experience of the following would be highly beneficial:

- Sheet piling
- Reinforced concrete structures
- Flood defence / river works
- Earthworks and drainage
- Heavy civils
- Setting out and surveying
- ITPs, QA and As-Built records
- Working from construction drawings and specifications

You should be confident working independently on site, have strong technical knowledge and be comfortable working within a fast-paced project environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed