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Site Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 10 February 2026
Salary: £310 to £360 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 February 2026
Location: Dover, Kent, ct16 1hu
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Fawkes & Reece
Job type: Contract
Job reference: SiteEngKent_1770715067

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Summary

Site Engineer - Ports & Roads

Location: Dover, Kent
Rate: Competitive day rate (DOE)
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Payment: CIS / Ltd (if applicable)
Project Type: Ports, highways & associated civils works

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support delivery of ports and roads infrastructure works in Dover. This freelance role will involve setting out, quality control, and day-to-day site engineering activities on a busy, live operational environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately, and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting out for highways, port infrastructure, drainage, and associated civils works

  • Providing engineering support to site management and subcontractor teams

  • Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and industry standards

  • Managing as-built records and assisting with RAMS and ITPs

  • Carrying out site surveys, checks, and measurements

  • Liaising with the main contractor, port authorities, local highways teams, and design consultants

  • Identifying and resolving technical issues on site

  • Monitoring quality and ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are met at all times

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on ports, highways, or heavy civils projects

  • Strong setting-out experience using GPS / Total Station equipment

  • Good understanding of highways standards and civil engineering specifications

  • Ability to work in live operational environments

  • CSCS card (minimum requirement)

  • SMSTS or SSSTS desirable

  • Strong communication and coordination skills

  • Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

  • Competitive freelance day rate

  • CIS payment available

  • Weekly payments

  • Ongoing work for the right candidate on a high-profile infrastructure scheme

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