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Site Engineer - Freelance

EKFB

Engineering Buckingham, UK CONTRACTOR

Overview

Join EKFB as a Site Engineer with Highways and/or Structures experience on a freelance basis to deliver civil engineering works for the HS2 project. You will be responsible for allocating resources, resolving technical issues, and coordinating subcontractors.
  • Site Engineer role with Highways and/or Structures experience.
  • Freelance contract in the Buckingham area for the HS2 project.
  • Liaise with Sub Agent and Section Foreman for resource allocation.
  • Responsible for junior engineer development and technical problem-solving.
  • Monitor and coordinate subcontractors to ensure contractual compliance.
  • Assist with programme production, progress reports, and financial forecasting.

About the role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

We're looking to recruit a Site Engineer with Highways and/or Structures experience, to join our team on freelance basis in the Buckingham area.

Key part of this role is to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme, and budget.

You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. You will be monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements.

In addition, you will ensure that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties. You will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today!

Key details

Location
Buckingham, UK
Posted
16 September 2026
Type
CONTRACTOR