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Freelance Site Engineer – Immediate Start – Kelso, Scotland
Location: Kelso, Scottish Borders
Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £300 per day
Sector: Civil Engineering 

Our client, a reputable and well-established civil engineering contractor, is urgently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join their team on a major substation project in Kelso, Scotland.

️ Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate setting out for all civil works on site

• Conducting and overseeing QA procedures and maintaining all necessary records

• Providing guidance and support to a junior engineer, helping to develop their technical and on-site skills

✅ Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on civil infrastructure projects (ideally substations or energy sector)

• Proficient with setting out equipment (e.g. GPS, Total Station)

• Strong understanding of QA procedures and documentation

• Ability to mentor and work collaboratively with junior staff

• CSCS card 

Legal Information:
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.