Site Engineer
Unite People
· posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£350 – £400 a day
Job type
full time
Location
East Riding of Yorkshire
Category
Construction
Freelance Site Engineer – Roads / Civils
📍 Hull
💼 Freelance (Ltd or CIS)
📅 6 Months
💷 Competitive Day Rate
🏗️ Roads / Civil Engineering
We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a road infrastructure project in the Hull area.
Working for an established civil engineering contractor, you will support the delivery of a highways scheme incorporating earthworks, drainage and associated road construction works.
This is a site-based position suited to an engineer with a strong civil engineering background who is comfortable taking responsibility for setting out, QA and technical delivery on site.
Key Responsibilities
• Setting out and surveying works across the project.
• Setting out for earthworks, drainage, kerbing and associated road construction works.
• Managing QA documentation, ITPs and as-built records.
• Carrying out level surveys and producing accurate site records.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Monitoring quality standards and supporting the safe delivery of works.
• Identifying and resolving technical or setting-out issues on site.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of daily site activities.
Requirements
• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on roads, highways or civil engineering projects.
• Strong setting-out experience across earthworks and drainage packages.
• Competent using GPS, total station and associated surveying equipment.
• Good understanding of QA processes and construction documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• CSCS card.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Able to work independently and manage engineering requirements across assigned sections of works.
The Opportunity
A 6-month freelance assignment on a road infrastructure project in Hull, offering a solid duration of work with an established civil engineering contractor.
If you are an experienced Site Engineer with a background in roads, earthworks and drainage, please apply with an up-to-date CV for further information
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