via reed · 12 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Site Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property
Cardiff Contract GBP 104,000 – 109,200
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Randstad have an exciting opportunity for a Freelance Site Engineer / setting out engineer to work on a Rail Project in Cardiff, Wales for 1 year plus

You will be working on Civils, with Buildings/Architecture elements

Rail experience is necessary.

PTS is ideal but not essential.

Duties will include:

  • Set out lines and levels using Total Stations and GPS.

  • Interpret 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM models to extract accurate coordinate data.

  • QA - Conducted as-built surveys and quality checks to ensure construction met design tolerances.

  • Liaison with site agents, subcontractors, and engineers to resolve technical queries and design clashes.

  • Maintained strict adherence to site health, safety, and environmental regulations.


Rate is inside IR35- Circa £400-420 a day DOE

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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