Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Civil Engineering / Groundworks Location: Cambridge Rate: £300 - £350 a day Job Type: Freelance / Contract Sector: Civil Engineering / Groundworks / Infrastructure Site Engineer – Cambridge Ridgeway & Co…

Pay rate £300 – £350/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 22 October 2026

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Site Engineer – Civil Engineering / Groundworks

Location: Cambridge
Rate: £300 - £350 a day
Job Type: Freelance / Contract
Sector: Civil Engineering / Groundworks / Infrastructure

Site Engineer – Cambridge

Ridgeway & Co are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer with strong groundworks experience to join an established civil engineering contractor on a project in Cambridge

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting out, surveying and overseeing engineering activities across groundworks packages, ensuring works are completed accurately in line with drawings, specifications and project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a freelance Site Engineer looking for a competitive £300 - £350per day rate on a groundworks project, working alongside an established site team.

Responsibilities

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Carrying out setting out and surveying activities across groundworks and civil engineering packages.

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Setting out foundations, drainage, roads, kerbs, levels and associated infrastructure works.

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Using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and levelling equipment to ensure accurate setting out.

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Interpreting construction drawings, specifications and site plans.

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Monitoring the quality and accuracy of works, identifying and resolving engineering issues on site.

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Liaising with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and the wider delivery team.

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Maintaining accurate site records, as-built information and surveying documentation.

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Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements and project specifications.

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering and groundworks.

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Strong setting-out and surveying experience, particularly with foundations, drainage and infrastructure works.

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Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

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Experience using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and levelling instruments.

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Good working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and Microsoft Office.

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Valid CSCS card.

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Civil Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification preferred.

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Full right to work in the UK.

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If you are an experienced Site Engineer with a strong groundworks background and are available for a freelance opportunity in Cambridge, apply today with your CV to be considered for this role.

Ridgeway & Co are keen to speak with suitable candidates who can bring strong setting-out skills and practical groundworks experience to the project

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