Freelance Site Engineer
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)temporaryPosted: 2 September 2026
Apply NowElvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Freelance Civil Site Engineer on behalf of a reputable civil engineering contractor to work on a new upcoming project in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
The contractor are delivering a varied groundworks & muckshift package for social housing upgrades. The work will include: topsoil strip, paving, road upgrades, surfacing, services and some landscaping & external works.
The project will run from September 2026 to mid-2027, with potential further phases to be confirmed.
Duties:
* Survey existing levels and keep on top of volumes of cut to evidence when claiming in application
* Set out all services as per GPR and keep records of all exposed and potentially lowered
* Survey existing and setting out of all new footpaths, steps and fencing
* Create as built records throughout, of all works
* Manage the QA side of delivery
* Raise RFI's and TQ's
* Support the Site Manager
Experience required:
* Must have proven experience as Site Engineer within groundworks / civils
* Must be confident with use of GPS and Total Station
* Must have the ability to process volume reports
* Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
* Ideally have own kit but not essential
* Must hold: CSCS card and full driving license
Pay:
A rate of up to £350 per day (doe).
Can be paid CIS. Or Ltd company outside IR-35 providing contractors meet requirements. Elvet Recruitment has an IR-35 partner who provide checks and IR-35 insurance.
This is a temporary position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for temporary recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment
The contractor are delivering a varied groundworks & muckshift package for social housing upgrades. The work will include: topsoil strip, paving, road upgrades, surfacing, services and some landscaping & external works.
The project will run from September 2026 to mid-2027, with potential further phases to be confirmed.
Duties:
* Survey existing levels and keep on top of volumes of cut to evidence when claiming in application
* Set out all services as per GPR and keep records of all exposed and potentially lowered
* Survey existing and setting out of all new footpaths, steps and fencing
* Create as built records throughout, of all works
* Manage the QA side of delivery
* Raise RFI's and TQ's
* Support the Site Manager
Experience required:
* Must have proven experience as Site Engineer within groundworks / civils
* Must be confident with use of GPS and Total Station
* Must have the ability to process volume reports
* Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
* Ideally have own kit but not essential
* Must hold: CSCS card and full driving license
Pay:
A rate of up to £350 per day (doe).
Can be paid CIS. Or Ltd company outside IR-35 providing contractors meet requirements. Elvet Recruitment has an IR-35 partner who provide checks and IR-35 insurance.
This is a temporary position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for temporary recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment