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