At a Glance
- Tasks: Support delivery of water and infrastructure projects with site engineering expertise.
- Company: Join a leading UK civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, pension, private medical, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training and personal development.
- Why this job: Gain stability and career progression in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering or water projects and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
A leading UK civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Site Engineer to support delivery across a portfolio of water and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work and a clear focus on long-term career development.
This role will suit a Site Engineer with experience in civil engineering or water sector projects who is looking for stability, technical variety and progression within a well-established organisation.
The role
- Provide site engineering support across multiple schemes, ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in line with design requirements.
- Setting out works in accordance with contract drawings and establishing survey control.
- Carrying out regular checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Producing site documentation including ITPs, task briefings, site diaries and allocation sheets.
- Supporting planning with short-term programmes and 2-week lookaheads.
- Resolving technical queries and site-based issues as they arise.
- Coordinating with procurement to ensure resources and materials are available.
- Promoting high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality.
- Identifying opportunities for value engineering and continuous improvement.
About you
- Essential: Experience setting out on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Good understanding of construction methods, health & safety and industry standards.
- Experience using total stations or similar surveying equipment.
- Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Desirable: Experience within the water sector or utilities frameworks.
- AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency.
- Temporary works knowledge.
- CSCS card and relevant site certifications (e.g. First Aid, IOSH/NEBOSH).
The company
You will be joining a well-established contractor with over 40 years' experience delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects across water, transport, energy and the built environment. The business operates a direct delivery model and is known for investing in its people, offering clear career progression and long-term job security.
Package & benefits
- Salary: 45,000 - 50,000.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Pension, life assurance and private medical.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Flexible benefits and wellbeing support.
If you are a Site Engineer looking to develop your career on long-term infrastructure frameworks, please apply directly or contact Leon Smith at Murray McIntosh for a confidential discussion.
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Contact Details:
Murray McIntosh & Associates Recruitment Team
