At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a major infrastructure project and manage site engineering tasks.
- Company: Established civil engineering contractor with exciting projects.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, long-term freelance position, and outside IR35.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic project environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local communities through significant infrastructure work.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, strong setting out skills, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Freelance Site Engineer – Civils
📍 Bristol / North Somerset 💼 Freelance – Outside IR35 📅 12 Months 💷 Competitive Day Rate 🚀 Start: Mid October 2026
We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in the Bristol / North Somerset area.
Working for an established civil engineering contractor, you will be involved in the delivery of a varied civils package incorporating groundworks, drainage, reinforced concrete retaining structures and external works.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term freelance position on a significant infrastructure scheme that will provide an important new asset for the local area and surrounding communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting out and surveying works across the project.
- Setting out groundworks, drainage, RC structures and external works.
- Managing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records.
- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
- Liaising with site management, subcontractors and client representatives.
- Monitoring quality standards throughout the works.
- Providing technical support to the wider site team.
- Assisting with the planning and coordination of daily site activities.
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong setting out experience across groundworks and drainage packages.
- Experience with reinforced concrete works would be highly advantageous.
- Competent with robotic total station / GPS equipment.
- Strong understanding of QA processes and construction drawings.
- CSCS card.
- Relevant engineering qualification preferred.
- Able to work independently and as part of the wider project team.
This is a 12-month freelance opportunity, working Outside IR35, offering the chance to be involved in the delivery of a high-profile infrastructure project with a genuine long-term benefit to the local area
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