Site Engineer - Water

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a 12-month contract in Reading. The role involves providing technical and supervisory expertise on various infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design specifications are met while managing site activities and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to dynamic project environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or construction, ideally in the water sector.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical adviser on-site for subcontractors.
• Set out, level, and survey construction sites using various instruments.
• Oversee quality assurance and site health and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

IT Literacy

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Laser Level

Job description

Site Engineer (12-Month Contract - Inside IR35)

Reading

Water Contract

450.00 (Umbrella PAYE)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to support various infrastructure projects within the Water Industry. This is a 12-month contract role, operating inside IR35, where you will contribute technical, organisational, and supervisory expertise to help deliver project requirements to a high standard.

You will play a key role in a fast-paced Design & Build environment, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver practical, innovative solutions. The position involves supporting construction works with levelling and surveying services, setting out both above and below ground infrastructure installations, and ensuring design specifications are met on site.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Site Engineer, you will:

• Act as the primary technical adviser on-site for subcontractors, craftspeople, and operatives

• Set out, level, and survey construction sites using GPS, Total Station, laser level, and other instruments

• Work with site plans, technical drawings, construction schedules, and models to ensure accurate implementation

• Check drawings and quantities to verify accuracy and conformance with project specifications

• Oversee selection and requisition of materials, seeking cost-effective solutions

• Liaise with designers, consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, and surveyors

• Manage and interpret contract documents and ensure compliance with local construction regulations

• Attend client meetings to provide progress updates and technical input

• Supervise day-to-day site activities, including subcontractor performance and workforce monitoring (where applicable)

• Organise and coordinate plant, site facilities, and resources to meet project deadlines

• Oversee quality assurance and site health and safety compliance

• Prepare site reports and maintain project documentation

• Identify and resolve technical issues and unexpected on-site problems

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Proven experience in a civil engineering or construction environment, ideally with background in the water sector

• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written

• Strong organisational and planning abilities with a methodical work approach

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients and stakeholders

• Working knowledge of relevant building regulations and health & safety legislation

• Strong IT literacy

• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities with good personal time management

• Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to a dynamic project environment

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12 months

• Location: Project-based (site location(s) to be confirmed)

• Status: Contract role, inside IR35