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Site Engineer

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 375 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Northamptonshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a major infrastructure project on HS2 in Brackley, supporting the delivery of highways and drainage works.

This role will suit a technically strong engineer with proven experience in setting out, QA and site coordination, working within large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out setting out and surveying for highways and drainage works ensuring accuracy and compliance with design specifications
	
Deliver engineering control for works including earthworks, roads, kerbing, and drainage systems (surface water & foul)
	
Undertake quality assurance processes, including inspections, ITPs and as-built records 
	
Monitor and report on progress, quality and site issues, escalating where required
	
Support the management of subcontractors and site teams to ensure delivery to programme 
	
Maintain accurate site records, surveys and red-line drawings
	
Ensure full compliance with HS2 health, safety, environmental and quality standards 
	
Liaise with design teams, site management and wider engineering teams to resolve technical issues and coordinate works 

Scope of Works

Highways construction (roads, kerbs, pavements, ducting)
	
Drainage systems (manholes, gullies, pipework, attenuation systems)
	
Earthworks and associated civils packages
	
Utilities and surface infrastructure interfaces

(Aligned with typical HS2 and highways delivery packages including drainage, kerbing, and roadworks) 

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major infrastructure or highways projects
	
Strong experience in drainage and highways packages
	
Ability to undertake setting out and engineering control independently
	
Experience using Total Station, GPS and survey equipment
	
Good understanding of QA processes, ITPs and as-built documentation
	
Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications & Requirements

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent
	
CSCS card (essential)
	
SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
	
Experience on HS2 or similar large infrastructure projects (highly desirable)
	
Full UK driving licence

Key Attributes

Detail-oriented with strong technical accuracy
	
Proactive approach to problem solving and site issues
	
Ability to work within a highly regulated environment
	
Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards

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