Site Engineer

Site Engineer / Quality Engineer / Senior Engineer Location: Middlesbrough Start Date: End of October 2026 Contract: Permanent or Freelance Duration: 12 months initially, with likely 2-year extension Project Value:…

Pay rate £300 – £400/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 October 2026

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Site Engineer / Quality Engineer / Senior Engineer

Location: Middlesbrough
Start Date: End of October 2026
Contract: Permanent or Freelance
Duration: 12 months initially, with likely 2-year extension
Project Value: £250m–£300m Data Centre Project

We are currently recruiting for experienced Site Engineers, Quality Engineers and Senior Engineers to join a major £250m–£300m data centre project in Middlesbrough.

This is a long-term opportunity with an initial 12-month contract, with the project expected to continue for a further 2 years.

We are open to candidates looking for either permanent or freelance opportunities.

The Role

Depending on your position, responsibilities will include:

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Site engineering and setting out

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Managing and coordinating engineering activities on site

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Quality assurance and quality control

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Preparing and managing ITPs and quality documentation

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Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information

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Liaising with subcontractors, consultants and the wider project team

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Monitoring works against programme, specification and quality requirements

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Identifying and resolving technical and quality issues

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Maintaining accurate site records and documentation

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Supporting the successful delivery of a large-scale data centre project

Requirements

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Previous experience working for a main contractor is essential

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Relevant construction/civil engineering experience

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Proven experience in a Site Engineer, Quality Engineer or Senior Engineer role

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Strong understanding of construction processes, drawings and specifications

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Good communication and organisational skills

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Ability to work effectively within a large project team

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Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline

Experience working on data centres, major infrastructure, industrial or other large-scale projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

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Major £250m–£300m data centre project

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Long-term work in Middlesbrough

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Initial 12-month contract

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Likely 2-year extension

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Permanent and freelance opportunities

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Competitive salary/rates depending on experience

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Opportunity to work on a major, high-value construction project

If you are an experienced Site Engineer, Quality Engineer or Senior Engineer with main contractor experience and are available from the end of October, please apply with your CV

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