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Senior Site Engineer – Permanent or Freelance | £60K–£90K + Package | Birmingham

ITS Construction is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading regional contractor seeking to appoint a Senior Site Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in modern engineering techniques, team development, and structured career progression.

📍 Location: Birmingham
💼 Employment Type: Permanent or Freelance

Note: Freelance engagement must be inside IR35

💰 Salary: £60,000 – £90,000 (DOE)
🚐 Package (Permanent): Van + Equipment provided

🔧 Role Overview:

This position sits within a technically forward-thinking team that utilises the latest in surveying and engineering technology. You’ll be working with:



Surveying Tools: Leica or Trimble equipment

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CAD Software: Trimble, AutoCAD, N4

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Additional Tools: 3D software, drone technology, earthworks modelling, and machine control

There’s a strong emphasis on Quality Assurance, Geotechnical testing, and data-driven site management.

🚀 Career Progression:

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Defined career pathways within both engineering and site/contracts management

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Senior Engineers are expected to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and support internal development

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The business values internal promotion and recognises talent that contributes to technical excellence and team leadership

🌍 Regional Focus:

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The Birmingham region is a key operational area, with increasing focus on team integration and best-practice adoption

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There is a particular desire for individuals with strong Geotechnical understanding to help raise standards across projects

✅ Ideal Candidate Background:

Candidates can come from a commercial, civils, or groundworks background and should bring strong expertise in at least one of the following:

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Geotechnical Engineering

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GPS Technology

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Adoptions

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Earthworks

Proficiency in multiple areas is preferred but not essential — the team is open to developing strong specialists.

If you're a confident Senior Site Engineer looking to join a company that invests in its people, delivers quality projects, and embraces modern engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact ITS Construction for a confidential conversation

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