Site Engineer

Freelance Site Engineer – Highways Scheme
Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire
Rate: £320 - £350 per day 
Duration: 6+ Months
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a major highways improvement scheme in Brighouse.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure project, taking responsibility for setting out, quality assurance and supporting the successful delivery of the works.
The Role
Reporting to the Site Agent, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and to programme.
Key Responsibilities
  • Setting out for highways, drainage, earthworks and associated civil engineering works.
  • Carrying out site surveys using GPS and robotic total stations.
  • Producing and maintaining accurate setting out records.
  • Checking line, level and dimensional control throughout construction.
  • Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings and specifications.
  • Assisting with QA documentation, inspection records and as-built surveys.
  • Liaising with the Site Manager, subcontractors and design team.
  • Supporting health & safety standards across the project.
Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Site Engineer on highways or civil engineering projects.
  • Strong setting out experience using Leica or Trimble equipment.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • CSCS Card (essential).
  • SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable).
What's on Offer
  • Competitive day rate of £320-£350 per day depending on experience.
  • Long-term freelance opportunity with a strong pipeline of work.
  • Immediate start available.
  • Opportunity to work with an established civil engineering contractor on a high-profile highways project.
Please email your CV to james@mtrp.co.uk, outlining previous experience and availability. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

 

 

Benefits: 
£320-£350 Per day
Location: 
Brighouse, WEST YORKSHIRE
Type: 
Contract
Discipline: 
Site Engineer
Job Posted: 
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
Closing Date: 
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Reference: 
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