Job Description

A leading multi-million pound civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a major water treatment upgrade scheme in the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile project delivering critical infrastructure improvements within the UK water sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Setting out and surveying for a range of civil engineering works.

- Managing and overseeing construction activities relating to reinforced concrete (RC) structures, drainage networks, and buried pipework installations.

- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and programme requirements.

- Producing and maintaining accurate QA documentation.

- Completing and managing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

- Preparing and updating as-built records and drawings.

- Undertaking quality inspections and ensuring compliance with client standards and specifications.

- Supporting site management teams with technical queries and engineering solutions.

- Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors, and project stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery.

- Maintaining accurate site records and progress reports.

Requirements:

- Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on major civil engineering or water infrastructure projects.

- Strong background in RC structures, drainage, and pipework installations.

- Experience managing quality assurance processes, including QA documentation, ITPs, and as-built records.

- Competent in setting out using modern surveying equipment.

- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

- CSCS Card (essential).

- SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable).

- Water industry experience (highly desirable).

- Strong communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer:

- Long-term freelance opportunity on a major infrastructure project.

- Competitive day rate.

- Opportunity to work with a respected, established contractor.

- Immediate start available.

- Exposure to a flagship water treatment upgrade scheme with significant future workload potential