Site Engineers / Setting Out Engineers / Senior Site Engineers

Company: East Anglian Site Engineering
Apply for the Site Engineers / Setting Out Engineers / Senior Site Engineers
Location: Colton
Job Description:

Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer / Senior Site Engineer

East Anglia & Nationwide Opportunities

Permanent roles and Self Employed opportunities

East Anglian Site Engineering is recruiting experienced Site Engineers, Setting Out Engineers and Senior Site Engineers for a variety of exciting projects across East Anglia and throughout the UK.

We work with a number of leading Tier 1 contractors including Kier, Galliford Try, Jackson Civil Engineering, Morgan Sindall, Morrison Water Services and the @one Alliance, delivering engineering support across some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

Current and recent projects include:

  • Sizewell
  • A47 Highways Schemein Norfolk
  • Anglian Water Infrastructure Projects
  • Major civil engineering, utilities, commercial and industrial developments across the UK

Whether you’re looking for your next freelance contract or a permanent career move, we have opportunities available with some of the industry’s most respected contractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting out for earthworks, drainage, roads, structures and utilities.
  • Carrying out site surveys using GPS and Total Station equipment.
  • Producing and maintaining QA documentation.
  • Preparing As-Built surveys and records.
  • Interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
  • Supporting site management teams in delivering projects safely and efficiently.
  • Ensuring works are completed to specification and programme requirements.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Site Engineer, Setting Out Engineer or Senior Site Engineer.
  • Experience within civil engineering, highways, infrastructure, utilities, commercial or industrial sectors.
  • Competent using Leica, Trimble or Topcon equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • CSCS Card and relevant engineering qualifications preferred.

What’s On Offer?

  • Competitive rates
  • Permanent Employed opportunities
  • Self employed roles
  • Opportunities with leading Tier 1 contractors.
  • High-profile projects across East Anglia and nationwide.
  • Long-term contracts and permanent positions available.
  • Ongoing support from a specialist engineering recruitment team.

About East Anglian Site Engineering

East Anglian Site Engineering specialises in supplying engineering professionals to the construction and infrastructure sectors throughout East Anglia and across the UK. We work closely with Tier 1 contractors and principal contractors on major projects, providing experienced engineering personnel to help successfully deliver complex schemes.

If you’re a Site Engineer, Setting Out Engineer or Senior Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact East Anglian Site Engineering for a confidential discussion.

Posted: August 7th, 2026