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Site Engineer - Freelance

EKFB

Engineering Buckingham, UK CONTRACTOR

Overview

EKFB seeks a freelance Site Engineer to join their Engineering team in Calvert, responsible for junior engineers and assisting in construction operations. This role involves coordinating labour, plant, and materials to meet project standards, budget, and timelines.
  • Manage and mentor junior engineers and site personnel.
  • Allocate resources (labour, plant, materials) for works activities.
  • Liaise with senior team members to resolve technical issues.
  • Monitor and coordinate subcontractor performance.
  • Contribute to programme development, progress reports, and financial forecasting.
  • Requires own transport and a full driving licence.

About the role

About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture comprising Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, and BAM Nuttall, bringing together extensive expertise in railway network design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance. They have experience in constructing major high-speed rail projects across Europe.

The company is looking to recruit a Site Engineer on a freelance basis for their Engineering team based in Calvert.

The Site Engineer is responsible for overseeing junior engineers on-site and supporting construction operations. You will liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, and materials to ensure works are carried out to the required standards, programme, and budget.

Your responsibilities include working with the setting-out team, managing the performance and development of junior engineers, and identifying/resolving technical problems in conjunction with the senior team and Sub-Agent. You will also monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure their work meets contractual requirements.

Additionally, you will ensure the team has the necessary information and resources. This involves assisting in the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, and contributing to financial forecasting.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or equivalent, working towards institute membership (ICE).
  • Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities and construction supervision skills.
  • Essential experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures, or drainage.
  • Must possess own transport and a full driving licence for site visits in remote areas.
  • Required competencies include CSCS card (White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager, or Gold - Supervisor).

Key details

Location
Buckingham, UK
Posted
16 September 2026
Type
CONTRACTOR