Lead Site Engineer — Water Infrastructure

Ganymede Solutions; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions in Surrey is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead on a major water infrastructure project. You will own technical delivery on site, supervise QA, and coordinate subcontractors while maintaining high standards of documentation and reporting.

The role requires proven senior site engineering experience, strong setting-out capability, and a background in water infrastructure. SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid are preferred, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior/Lead Site Engineer on civil/water projects.
• Strong setting-out capability with total station and GPS.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and leading junior staff.
• Water sector background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading setting out activities and ensuring accuracy across all civil and structural elements.
• Managing QA processes including ITPs, check sheets, NCRs, and as-built records.
• Supervising and mentoring junior site engineers.
• Coordinating subcontractors and resolving technical issues on the ground.
• Raising and managing RFIs, technical queries, and design clarifications.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying and flagging buildability issues early.
• Supporting the site management team with programme monitoring and reporting.
• Maintaining site documentation, daily diaries, and photographic records to a high standard.

Skills

Setting out

Total station

GPS

QA documentation

Subcontractor coordination

Mentoring junior engineers

Water sector experience

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid

EUSR Water Hygiene

Temporary Works Supervisor

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ganymede Solutions in Surrey is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead on a major water infrastructure project. You will own technical delivery on site, supervise QA, and coordinate subcontractors while maintaining high standards of documentation and reporting.

The role requires proven senior site engineering experience, strong setting-out capability, and a background in water infrastructure. SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid are preferred, with a full UK driving licence.