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Freelance Site Engineer
Leeds
June 2025 – March 2026
£300 per shift

I am recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a Yorkshire based civil engineering contractor, delivering a major Section 278 works package in Leeds. This is an exciting 9-month opportunity, kicking off in June, with strong potential for further work thereafter.

Scope of Works
S278 works / Drainage / Ducting / Kerbing / Paving / Pedestrian Crossings / Cycle-ways / Road Alignment / Lighting / Signals / Signage etc

Key Duties:
• Responsible for all setting out, working from drawings and client specification.
• Maintaining and interpreting site plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Conducting quality assurance checks and compiling as-built records.
• Liaising closely with site management, subcontractors, and local authority representatives.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.

The Candidate:
• 3+ years’ experience working on Section 278 / public highway works for a Civils Contractor.
• Strong understanding of drainage, kerbing, footways, and road construction.
• CSCS is essential for the role .
• Proficient with robotic total stations and AutoCAD.

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black Leeds for more info

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