At a Glance
- Tasks: Set out and survey groundworks, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
- Company: Established UK groundworks contractor known for collaboration and expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible freelance work, and opportunity to enhance skills.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for future projects and career growth.
- Why this job: Join exciting projects like raceteam building and care home groundworks.
- Qualifications: Experience in groundworks, strong setting out skills, and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Wantage then Bicester
Rate: 350-375/day CIS/LTD
Duration: Freelance
Project: First job is raceteam building and 2nd is a care home groundworks package
The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer / Setting out Engineer for a groundworks scheme involving extensive drainage, hardstanding construction, surfacing and associated infrastructure works.
About the Contractor: Our client is an established UK groundworks contractor known for their collaborative approach, strong technical expertise, and ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting out, surveying, and carrying out QA checks across all civils and groundworks package
- Ensuring all works meet design specifications, drawings, and safety standards
- Coordinating with project manager
- Producing accurate reports, maintaining records, and monitoring progress
- Supporting safe, efficient site delivery from earthworks through to final surfacing and landscaping
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Site Engineer on groundworks, infrastructure, or industrial projects
- Strong setting out and QA background
- Proficient with Total Station and AutoCAD
- Relevant qualification (Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related field)
- CSCS card essential
Freelance Site Engineer employer: Map Talent
As a Freelance Site Engineer with our established UK groundworks contractor, you will be part of a collaborative team that values technical expertise and quality delivery. Located in the scenic Oxford area, this role offers competitive daily rates and the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including innovative care home developments. With a strong focus on employee growth and a commitment to safety and efficiency, this position is ideal for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work in a supportive environment.
