Setting Out Engineer

Job Title: Freelance Site Engineer Location: North East England - covering multiple sites Salary: Competitive freelance day rate, dependent on experience Role Highlights & Packages: 4-6 month freelance contract Multiple…

Pay rate £300 – £320/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 27 August 2026

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Job Title:
Freelance Site Engineer

Location:
North East England - covering multiple sites

Salary:
Competitive freelance day rate, dependent on experience

Role Highlights & Packages:

4-6 month freelance contract

Multiple civil engineering sites across the North East

Initial project focused on setting out a flood wall

Opportunity to work across a variety of infrastructure projects

Immediate requirement

Role Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a project team for an initial 4-6 month period, covering a number of different sites across the North East.

The first project will involve setting out works on a flood wall, with the successful candidate potentially moving between various civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout the contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer with strong setting-out experience who is looking for a varied freelance role across the North East.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure

Strong setting-out experience

Experience with flood defence, concrete, earthworks or similar works would be advantageous

Competent using total stations, GPS and other surveying equipment

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent site experience

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

Responsibilities:

Setting out works accurately in accordance with drawings and specifications

Carrying out levels, measurements and site surveys

Checking line, level, dimensions and alignment of works

Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and subcontractors

Interpreting and working from engineering drawings

Maintaining accurate site records and engineering documentation

Identifying and resolving technical and setting-out issues

Ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and to the required quality standards

Contacts to Apply:
Please get in touch with Max (phone number removed)

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