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Senior Site Engineer

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East Linton, United KingdomcontractVerifiedPosted 14 Sept 2026
💰 £420/yr(£350/yr – £420/yr)

About the role

Senior Site Engineer / Section Engineer

Location: East Lothian
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Contract: Freelance

Peace Recruitment are working with an established civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Engineer / Section Engineer for a long-term infrastructure project in East Lothian.

The role will suit someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a package of works, overseeing engineering delivery and supporting less experienced engineers on site.

Responsibilities will include:

* Setting out and checking works

* QA, ITPs and as-built documentation

* RC concrete and structural civils

* Drainage and associated infrastructure works

* Coordinating subcontractors and site teams

* Supporting and mentoring junior engineers

* Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team

We’re looking for:

* Strong Site Engineer / Section Engineer experience

* A solid background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects

* Experience with structural concrete, drainage and general civils

* Good knowledge of QA and technical documentation

* Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for a package of works

* Previous experience within energy, water or major infrastructure projects would be beneficial

This is a good opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a long-term freelance role with a well-established contractor

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