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Freelance Site Engineer – Highways Scheme Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire Rate: £340 - £360 per day  Duration: 6+ Months We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a…

Pay rate £340 – £360/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 20 July 2026

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Freelance Site Engineer – Highways Scheme

Location: Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Rate: £340 - £360 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 £340-£360 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 (url removed), outlining previous experience and availability. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

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