Freelance Site Engineer (Nights) – Highways
📍 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
💼 Contract: Freelance (Ltd or CIS)
📅 Duration: TBC
💷 Rate: Competitive
🌙 Working Pattern: Night Shifts
Unite People are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in the Leeds area.
Working for a leading UK main contractor, you will be involved in the delivery of a significant road improvement scheme, with a particular focus on drainage installations, carriageway construction and surfacing works.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and reducing congestion across a key part of West Yorkshire's road network.
Key Responsibilities
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Setting out and surveying drainage, highways and surfacing works.
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Overseeing drainage installations, including pipework, chambers and associated infrastructure.
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Supporting the delivery of carriageway construction and resurfacing packages.
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Managing QA documentation, inspections and as-built records.
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Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
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Liaising with site management, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
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Monitoring quality standards and supporting the safe delivery of works during night shifts.
Requirements
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Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on highways or major civil engineering projects.
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Strong background in drainage and road surfacing works.
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Previous experience working on live highways or road improvement schemes.
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Competent with setting out equipment, including robotic total stations and GPS.
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Good understanding of QA procedures and technical documentation.
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CSCS card and relevant site qualifications.
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Comfortable working independently and managing engineering responsibilities during night shifts.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Freelance Site Engineer with a strong highways background and are available for night shifts in the Leeds area, please apply with your latest CV or contact Unite People for further information