Civil Site Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Annual leave 25 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work

Employee discounts

Family entertainment discounts

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a motivated Civil Site Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure across the region. You will set out, supervise subcontractors, manage quality records and help plan short-term milestones.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, setting-out experience, a UK driving licence, and a commitment to health and safety and quality. The role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of setting out and surveying techniques.
• Knowledge of health, safety and quality requirements in construction.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience within water or wastewater sector (Desirable).
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts (Desirable).
• SMSTS/SSSTS or equivalent site safety qualification (Desirable).
• Experience using digital construction tools and QA/QC systems (Desirable).
• Membership of ICE or another professional institution (Desirable).
• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying civil engineering works.
• Supervising subcontractors and site operatives.
• Completing quality inspections, ITPs and records.
• Producing and maintaining site documentation.
• Supporting programme delivery and short-term planning.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitoring progress and driving improvements.

Skills

Setting out & surveying

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Civil Site Engineer to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the region.

Working alongside construction, commercial and design teams, you will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, programme support and the day-to-day coordination of site activities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills, manage sections of work and support subcontractors while ensuring projects are delivered safely, to specification and right first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying civil engineering works.
• Supervising subcontractors and site operatives.
• Completing quality inspections, ITPs and associated records.
• Producing and maintaining accurate site documentation.
• Supporting programme delivery and short-term planning.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site.
• Working closely with construction, commercial, quality and design teams.
• Monitoring progress and supporting continuous improvement.

About the Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Site Engineer with experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects. You should have a strong understanding of site engineering, health and safety, and quality requirements, alongside the ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and clients.

The ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented and keen to develop your technical skills and progress your career within the civil engineering sector.

Essential Criteria

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of setting out and surveying techniques.
• Knowledge of health, safety and quality requirements within construction.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within the water or wastewater sector.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• SMSTS, SSSTS or an equivalent site safety qualification.
• Experience using digital construction tools and QA/QC systems.
• Membership of ICE or another relevant professional institution.
• Working towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working, where project requirements allow.
• Company car or car allowance, depending on role requirements.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health and private medical insurance.
• Additional benefits, including cycle-to-work schemes, employee discounts and savings, and family entertainment discounts.

Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with opportunities to develop technical expertise, take on greater responsibility and work towards professional recognition.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where individuals can develop and reach their full potential.