At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Site Engineer and manage exciting water and utilities projects.
- Company: Leading civil engineering contractor with a focus on essential infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, private medical cover, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy long-term work with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital projects while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and strong setting out skills required.
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering long-term water and utilities infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and Hertfordshire region. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to work on a secure framework involving clean water and wastewater improvement schemes, supporting the delivery of essential infrastructure from construction through to completion.
The successful Site Engineer will play a key role in setting out works, maintaining quality standards, ensuring technical compliance and supporting the safe delivery of projects within a highly regulated utilities environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Carry out all setting out duties using robotic total stations, GPS and surveying equipment.
- Establish and maintain survey control and site levels throughout each project.
- Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and design information.
- Produce and maintain accurate site records, surveys, as-built information and quality documentation.
- Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), site diaries and task briefings.
- Assist with short-term planning, look-ahead programmes and coordination of site activities.
- Identify and resolve technical issues on site, escalating where required.
- Support the Site Agent and project team to deliver works safely, on programme and within budget.
- Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality across all activities.
- Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials and resources are available when required.
- Contribute to value engineering opportunities and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.
- Ensure all works comply with current legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
- Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, water, utilities or infrastructure projects.
- Strong setting out experience using robotic total stations, GPS or EDM surveying equipment.
- HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Good understanding of UK construction health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
- CSCS Card is essential.
- Experience with AutoCAD, temporary works, confined spaces, cable avoidance, First Aid or IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.
- Competitive salary with regular reviews.
- Company pension, life assurance and private medical cover.
- Company vehicle or car allowance (role dependent).
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training, professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme and flexible benefits package.
- Long-term work on a secured water and utilities framework with a well-established contractor.
If you're an experienced Site Engineer looking to develop your career on major water and utilities projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Site Engineer in Hemel Hempstead employer: Linear Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading civil engineering contractor that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture. As a Site Engineer in the Thames Valley and Hertfordshire region, you will have the opportunity to work on essential water and utilities infrastructure projects while enjoying long-term job security and a clear path for career advancement.
