Site Engineer

Posted 05 January 2026
Salary £350 - £400/day Outside IR35
Start Date ASAP
LocationManchester
Job type Contract
Job Duration7 Months
Discipline Site Engineer
ReferenceSite. Engineer - Manchester

Job description

​We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a carriageway infrastructure project based in Manchester. This is a7-month contract with an immediate start, working on a well-established highways scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out for carriageway works including drainage, kerbs, and surfacing

  • Managing day-to-day engineering activities on site

  • Producing and maintaining QA documentation, as-built records, and ITPs

  • Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and programme

  • Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and survey teams

  • Monitoring health & safety compliance on site

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on highways or carriageway projects

  • Competent with GPS and Total Station

  • Strong knowledge of highways specifications and standards

  • Ability to manage setting-out independently

  • CSCS card (required)

  • SMSTS and First Aid (preferred but not essential)

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive rate of £350–£400 per shift

  • Immediate start on a live project

  • 7 months of steady work

  • Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a key scheme

If you are an experienced Site Engineer available immediately and looking for your next contract, please apply now with your CV.