Start Your Engineering Career with the UK's Leading Water Management Specialist
Are you a motivated engineering graduate looking to launch your career on some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects? WJ Groundwater offers you the chance to work on landmark programmes gaining hands-on experience from day one. We invest in our people. You'll receive a structured training and development programme and everything you need to hit the ground running.
About WJ
WJ is the UK's leading water management specialist with over 40 years' experience and 4,000+ projects worldwide, including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, London Olympic Park, Crossrail, Tideway, HS2 and Sizewell C. Our services span dewatering & groundwater control, water treatment, surface water management, instrumentation & monitoring, pumping tests, well drilling and professional services.
The Role
As a Site Engineer, you'll be the central link between design and installation teams, ensuring the effective delivery of dewatering and monitoring schemes. You'll work closely with clients, site teams and subcontractors, gaining broad exposure across a range of technical disciplines from day one.
What You'll Get
- Up to £29,000 per annum
- Company van
- Performance bonus
- Structured training and development programme
- Exposure to major UK and international infrastructure projects
Key areas of responsibility
- Oversee project engineering and on-site supervision activities.
- Including drilling, pumping tests, Instrumentation, monitoring, water treatment, and water management systems (groundwater & surface water).
- Liaise effectively with clients site teams, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
- Maintain high-quality documentation of WJ’s contractual activities including accurate collection, collation, and presentation of data.
- Support the Senior Project Manager with project delivery, including drafting progress reports and contributing to team meetings.
- Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments, working drawings and procedures.
- Brief site teams, and specialist subcontractors to ensure clear understanding of scope and requirements.
- Assist Senior Project Manager with project programme administration, helping ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Support the Senior Project Manager in preparing, issuing, and negotiating monthly payment applications.
- Collect, collate, analyse and present monitoring data from active projects.
- Assist with business development through site walkovers, client engagement, information gathering, assessing client’s requirements, and support in tendering and bid preparation.
- Ensuring adherence to Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) standards promote a strong on-site safety culture.
- Liaise with auditors and oversee implementation of corrective actions.
- The above is not exhaustive and you will be expected to undertake any other duties whichmay reasonably fall within your level of responsibility and competence.
- The board of WJ Groundwater Limited is committed to the implementation and certification of an Integrated Management System to ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001.
- Assist in the development of the Integrated Management System.
- Administer IMS procedures and ensure objectives and targets are met.
- Liaise with the company auditors and ensure execution of corrective actions.
- Collaborate across UK business units-including Accounts, HR, SHE, design/technical, sales/marketing, drilling, monitoring and environmental services to build strong cross-functional relationships and support financial objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
- A motivated and hardworking individual with good written and communication skills is essential.
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising projects and site teams within the construction industry, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Holds valid CSCS card.
- Solid understanding of Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering principles.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in challenging site environments.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage personal and team workloads effectively.
- Proven experience in managing and coordinating others on-site.
- Commercial awareness, ideally with working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 construction industry contracts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and confidently is an essential requirement.
- Flexible and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Full UK Driving License.
Required Skills
- Good written and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology or Civil Engineering principles.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in challenging site environments.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage personal and team workloads effectively.
- Proven experience in managing and coordinating others on-site.
- Commercial awareness, ideally with working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 construction industry contracts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly and confidently.
- Flexible and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Commercial awareness, ideally with working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 construction industry contracts.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions This role is primarily site-based, with operations across the UK. The position may be based out of our Kings Langley, Hertfordshire office or Bilsthorpe, Nottingham office and yard depending on the closest office. Regular travel to client sites across the UK is required for meetings, site walkovers, inductions, and project briefings and the role will require regular use of VDU (Visual Display Unit). You will work closely with WJ colleagues and clients on the installation of dewatering systems in a variety of environments, including both outdoor and indoor settings. These may include tunnels, audits,
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Site Engineer in Kings Langley employer: WJ UK
WJ is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for the English Language Manager to lead and grow a dedicated Instrumentation & Monitoring division within a well-established engineering company. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive remuneration, and comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and gym memberships, WJ fosters a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Located in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, employees benefit from a vibrant community and the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects across the UK, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
