Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Carmichael UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Carry out setting out, quality inspections, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Company: Join a key wastewater treatment works project in the Midlands, enhancing treatment capabilities.
  • Benefits: Enjoy long-term project stability and a competitive salary or day rate.
  • Other info: CSCS card is essential; HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering required.
  • Why this job: Work on a technically challenging and high-profile infrastructure scheme.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience as a Site Engineer in civil engineering, ideally in water or wastewater projects.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a key wastewater treatment works project in the midlands. This is a critical infrastructure scheme focused on upgrading and enhancing treatment capabilities, offering the opportunity to work on a technically challenging and high‑profile environment. The role would suit someone capable of setting out, quality assurance, and ensuring works are delivered in line with design and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works across the site
  • Interpret and work from drawings, specifications, and digital models
  • Ensure all works are delivered in line with quality standards, ITPs, and project specifications
  • Conduct and record quality inspections, checks, and test results
  • Support the production and management of RAMS and method statements
  • Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and design teams to resolve technical issues
  • Maintain up‑to‑date as‑built records and documentation
  • Assist with site surveys and data collection
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering – ideally water or wastewater projects
  • Strong experience in setting out (including use of total station/GPS equipment)
  • Demonstrable background in quality assurance and site documentation (ITPs, QA records)
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Experience working on water treatment, utilities, or infrastructure projects (highly desirable)
  • CSCS card (essential)
  • HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Desirable:

  • Experience on wastewater treatment works or AMP frameworks
  • Familiarity with CDM regulations and environmental compliance
  • First Aid / SMSTS or SSSTS certification

What’s on Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure scheme
  • Long‑term project stability
  • Competitive salary / day rate
  • Supportive and collaborative project environment

If you meet the criteria above and would like to be part of a key project delivering essential wastewater infrastructure improvements, please get in touch!

Site Engineer employer: Carmichael UK

This role offers the chance to work on a major UK infrastructure scheme in the Midlands. The project environment is supportive and collaborative, ensuring you can thrive while contributing to essential wastewater improvements. Long-term stability and competitive compensation are key highlights.

Carmichael UK

Contact Details:

Carmichael UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Site Engineer

Setting Out
Quality Assurance
Civil Engineering
Interpretation of Technical Drawings
Use of Total Station/GPS Equipment
Site Documentation Management
Health and Safety Compliance