Civil Site Engineer

Elvet Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

27 days leave

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to deliver on heavy civil projects for the Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework. The role covers setting out, site supervision, RAMS, QA and close coordination with delivery teams across Yorkshire.

Ideal candidates hold a CSCS card, a relevant engineering degree and a full UK driving licence. Salary up to £62,000 plus company car or allowance, pension and 27 days leave. This is a permanent on-site position with a typical 50-hour week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage gradients, rebar, shuttering / formwork and temporary works.
• Ability to supervise teams and support site management.
• Experience delivering works for water sector clients (Yorkshire Water or similar) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for deep drainage, manholes, concrete structures, tanks and associated civils.
• Conducting site surveys and maintaining accurate engineering records.
• Producing RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• Oversee / supervise Temporary Works aspects on site.
• Updating and managing site paperwork, QA records and as‑built information.
• Check rebar & shuttering and oversee concrete pours.
• Coordinating with Site Manager, Project Manager and wider delivery team.
• Supporting planning, sequencing and safe systems of work.
• Monitoring progress, quality and compliance on site.

Skills

Site engineering

Drainage and formwork

Temporary works supervision

Team supervision

Water sector experience

Education

Engineering degree

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Senior / Site Engineer on behalf of a reputable heavy civil engineering contractor delivering key projects for the Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework, running until 2030.

Work is secured across Yorkshire, with a strong pipeline concentrated in South Yorkshire. This contractor is a long‑standing specialist in complex civil engineering, delivering deep drainage, shaft sinking, pumping stations, in‑situ concrete structures and more. They have grown year-on-year to a £500m+ turnover and Yorkshire is now a key area for them for the future. They offer a Senior Site Engineer or Site Engineer the opportunity to take ownership of engineering delivery while supporting with documentation and site supervision.

Duties:

• Setting out for deep drainage, manholes, concrete structures, tanks and associated civils
• Conducting site surveys and maintaining accurate engineering records
• Producing RAMS, permits and site documentation
• Oversee / supervise Temporary Works aspects on site
• Updating and managing site paperwork, QA records and as‑built information
• Check rebar & shuttering and oversee concrete pours
• Coordinating with Site Manager, Project Manager and wider delivery team
• Supporting planning, sequencing and safe systems of work
• Monitoring progress, quality and compliance on site

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of drainage gradients, rebar, shuttering / formwork and temporary works
• Ability to supervise teams and support site management
• Experience delivering works for water sector clients (Yorkshire Water or similar) beneficial
• Must hold CSCS and full UK driving licence
• Ideally hold an industry‑relevant Degree/HND

Remuneration:

Salary up to £62,000 (DOE) plus:

Company car or allowance, fuel, 27 days annual leave, pension scheme and additional benefits / perks included.

(Please note: the typical working week for this contractor is 50 hours).

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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