Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project on HS2 in Brackley, supporting the delivery of highways and drainage works.

This role will suit a technically strong engineer with proven experience in setting out, QA and site coordination, working within large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out setting out and surveying for highways and drainage works ensuring accuracy and compliance with design specifications

Deliver engineering control for works including earthworks, roads, kerbing, and drainage systems (surface water & foul)

Undertake quality assurance processes, including inspections, ITPs and as-built records

Monitor and report on progress, quality and site issues, escalating where required

Support the management of subcontractors and site teams to ensure delivery to programme

Maintain accurate site records, surveys and red-line drawings

Ensure full compliance with HS2 health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Liaise with design teams, site management and wider engineering teams to resolve technical issues and coordinate works

Scope of Works

Highways construction (roads, kerbs, pavements, ducting)

Drainage systems (manholes, gullies, pipework, attenuation systems)

Earthworks and associated civils packages

Utilities and surface infrastructure interfaces

(Aligned with typical HS2 and highways delivery packages including drainage, kerbing, and roadworks)

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major infrastructure or highways projects

Strong experience in drainage and highways packages

Ability to undertake setting out and engineering control independently

Experience using Total Station, GPS and survey equipment

Good understanding of QA processes, ITPs and as-built documentation

Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications & Requirements

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent

CSCS card (essential)

SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)

Experience on HS2 or similar large infrastructure projects (highly desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Key Attributes

Detail-oriented with strong technical accuracy

Proactive approach to problem solving and site issues

Ability to work within a highly regulated environment

Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards