Job Title: Drainage Site Engineer - Highways Project Location: Southampton Duration: 3 Months (initial, with potential extension) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Rate: £340-£360 per day

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Drainage Site Engineer to join our team on a major highways project in Southampton. The role involves hands-on engineering duties as well as leadership responsibilities, ensuring that drainage, earthworks, and highways activities are delivered to programme, quality, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Setting Out:

Accurately set out drainage works, earthworks, and highway alignments.

Ensure works are built in accordance with project drawings and specifications.

Site Engineering:

Provide technical support on drainage systems, earthworks, and road construction.

Carry out as-built surveys and maintain accurate records.

Monitor quality control in line with project requirements.

Management & Leadership:

Supervise and manage site gangs, subcontractors, and labour.

Act as the technical lead on site for drainage and highway activities.

Lead and coordinate daily site operations to ensure project milestones are met.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety on site.

Ensure compliance with RAMS and company procedures.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Site Engineer on large civil engineering projects.

Strong background in drainage, earthworks, and highways.

Proficient in setting out using GPS, robotic total station, and AutoCAD.

Experience in managing gangs and leading site teams.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

CSCS card (essential).

SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred).

Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

Outside IR35 contract.

£340-£360 per day.

Initial 3-month duration with scope for extension.

Opportunity to play a key role on a major highways scheme in Southampton