Freelance Site Engineer

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

Benefits

DOE & Provision of Kit