Site Engineer

Site Engineer - Highways Civils Location: Chorley, Lancashire Contract: 8-10 weeks Start: Monday 5th October Shift pattern: Day shifts Rate: £350-£375 per day, CIS/Umbrella via Datum Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor…

Pay rate £330 – £370/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 28 September 2026

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Site Engineer - Highways Civils

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Contract: 8-10 weeks
Start: Monday 5th October
Shift pattern: Day shifts
Rate: £350-£375 per day, CIS/Umbrella via Datum
Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to support a Tier 1 Highways Contractor on a civils package in Chorley.

The role will focus on delivery of a car park and ducting works package, supporting the site team with setting out, quality control and day-to-day engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

Set out works accurately for car park, drainage, ducting and associated civils activities.

Establish and maintain site control, levels, line and setting-out data.

Carry out quality checks, inspections, as-builts and survey records.

Review drawings and raise technical queries or RFIs where required.

Prepare and maintain ITPs, QA records, site diaries and engineering documentation.

Support the Site Manager and Site Supervisor with planning, sequencing and coordination of labour, plant and subcontractors.

Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and in line with project specifications.

Requirements

Proven Site Engineer experience on highways, civils, drainage, external works or infrastructure projects.

Practical experience setting out car parks, roads, drainage, services or ducting.

Competent using Leica/Trimble robotic total stations, GPS and level equipment.

Strong QA, ITP, surveying and as-built experience.

Valid CSCS essential; relevant highways or civils qualifications are advantageous.

Available to start Monday 5 October and commit for the full 8-10 week assignment.

Fore more information call Daniel Baker on (phone number removed) or apply via this advert

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