Site Engineer

Job Title: Site Engineer - Earthworks Location: East Anglia (Followed by potential long-term project in West Midlands) Pay Rate: £350 per day Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing until January 2027 (with potential…

Pay rate £349 – £350/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 12 October 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all engineering jobs ›

About this contract

Job Title: Site Engineer - Earthworks

Location: East Anglia (Followed by potential long-term project in West Midlands)

Pay Rate: £350 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing until January 2027 (with potential extension / secondary project)

About the Role

We are actively seeking an experienced and self-driven Site Engineer with a strong background in earthworks for an immediate start on a major highways and infrastructure scheme in East Anglia.

This contract is set to run through until at least January 2027, with high potential for extensions. Additionally, for candidates willing to lodge/stay away, our client has a major long-term project launching in the West Midlands directly following this placement, offering seamless continuity of work.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and direct precise setting out for major earthworks and infrastructure activities.

Utilize total stations and GPS survey equipment effectively on-site.

Conduct volumetric surveys and manage machine control systems (Trimble/Tribol experience is highly preferred).

Collaborate closely with site managers, subcontractors, and earthworks gangs to ensure progress aligns with project specifications.

Maintain clear site records, quality assurance documentation, and as-built drawings.

Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.

Requirements

Proven track record as a Site Engineer within major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Specialized experience in Earthworks and bulk earthmoving operations.

Proficiency with Trimble / Trimble Earthworks (Tribol) technology and software is strongly preferred.

Valid CSCS card (Engineering supervisor or relevant grade).

HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).

Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel or lodge for future projects in the West Midlands.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More engineering jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Engineering contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free