Site Engineer

  • Skilled Careers
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Oct 23, 2025
Contract Construction

Job Description

Freelance Site Engineer Industrial & Logistics Developments

Location: Bristol
Sector: Industrial & Logistics Engineering Construction
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Freelance (Outside IR35 / Long-Term Contract)

Are you a technically strong engineer with a track record of delivering industrial or logistics projects Our client, a major name in the industrial development and logistics infrastructure sector, is seeking a Freelance Project Engineer to support ongoing and upcoming large-scale developments.

The Role as a Site Engineer:

As a Site Engineer, you ll take ownership of technical coordination, design management, and on-site support across complex industrial and logistics builds. You ll be a key link between project management, contractors, and design teams ensuring technical accuracy, safety, and quality at every stage.

Key Responsibilities for the Site Engineer:

  • Provide engineering input and technical oversight across design and construction phases.

  • Coordinate drawings, specifications, and subcontractor packages.

  • Monitor site progress, ensuring compliance with HSE, quality, and performance standards.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues and drive practical, cost-effective solutions.

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain smooth project delivery.

  • Support project reporting, documentation, and technical reviews.

Your Profile

  • Degree-qualified in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).

  • Proven experience on industrial, logistics, or large-scale commercial construction projects.

  • Strong understanding of design coordination, site execution, and quality control.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently within dynamic project teams.

  • Eligible to work on a freelance/contract basis (Ltd Company or equivalent).

Contract Details for the Site Engineer:

  • Duration:12 months

  • Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice

  • Rate: Competitive day rate (DOE)