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Freelance Site Engineer

Elvet Recruitment
Harrogate · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£300 – £330 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Category
Construction
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Freelance Civil Site Engineer on behalf of a reputable civil engineering / groundworks contractor to work on an ongoing project near Harrogate with further work across West Yorkshire. The contractor are delivering a £5m infrastructure / civils package for a new build commercial building. Work including: ducting, drainage, roads & sewers, paving, kerbing etc. Initial work on Harrogate until November with further projects secured to keep someone going long term. Duties: * Setting out - using relevant kit * Checking of work completed on site * As-builts & surveys * QA * Supervising gangs and workforce * Assisting Site Manager * Updating documentation for site Experience required: * Must have proven experience as Site Engineer within groundworks / civils * Must be confident with both setting out and QA * Must have experience with kit: Leica Total Station 16 Robotics (or similar) * Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree) * Must hold: CSCS card and full driving license Pay: A rate of up to £330 per day (doe). Can be paid CIS. Or Ltd outside IR-35 providing contractors meet requirements. Elvet Recruitment has an IR-35 partner who provide checks and IR-35 insurance packages. This is a temporary position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for temporary recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment
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