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
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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