Randstad is recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of a leading regional civil engineering contractor to deliver major earthworks and highways infrastructure packages around the Swindon area. This is an exceptional freelance opportunity offering long-term stability on a key regional civil scheme.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of setting-out accuracy, technical QA, and daily engineering control across heavy earthworks and highways elements. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Setting Out & Dimensional Control: Executing precise engineering control for major earthworks, cut/fill operations, drainage, access roads, and carriageway construction using modern GPS and total station equipment.

• Volume Tracking & Surveying: Conducting accurate volumetric surveys, monitoring earth movement, and updating digital terrain models.

• Technical QA & Inspections: Managing quality assurance through ITP sign-offs, as-built surveys, material approvals, and raising TQs to resolve design queries efficiently.

• Site Supervision & Subcontractors: Monitoring daily subcontractor outputs, tracking progress against lookahead schedules, and maintaining precise site diaries.

• HSEQ Compliance: Driving strict safety and environmental standards on site, ensuring full adherence to RAMS and ecological constraints.

Essential Requirements

• Highways & Earthworks Track Record: Proven experience as a Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects, specifically major earthworks, bulk excavation, and highways construction.

• Equipment Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern robotic total stations and GPS survey equipment (experience with machine control systems is a advantage).

• Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent construction qualification).

• Site Credentials: Valid CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS.

• Location & Mobility: Based in or commutable to the Swindon region with a full UK driving licence.