Project Engineer Civils Water Infrastructure

Randstad Construction & Property; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead civil and water infrastructure works near Royal Tunbridge Wells. You will oversee site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and liaise with design teams and clients to drive projects from design through construction to handover.

The role emphasizes rigorous site safety, quality assurance, and coordination across disciplines within an AMP8 framework. Immediate start for an 18-month assignment with competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil/water infrastructure schemes under UK AMP frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of heavy civils, deep drainage, reinforced concrete, pipework networks, earthworks and service isolation on live water assets.
• HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Valid CSCS Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.

Responsibilities

• Site Management & Delivery: Oversee daily engineering operations on civil infrastructure works, coordinating subcontractors, direct labor gangs, plant, and material deliveries.
• Technical Interface: Act as the main technical link between design consultants, site management, and client representatives. Resolve TQs and RFIs.
• Quality & Assurance: Prepare, execute, and monitor ITPs, track non-conformances, enforce tolerances, and maintain site records.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Review RAMS, manage Permits to Dig, and drive zero-harm site safety standards.
• Progress Tracking: Work with the Project Manager to track lookahead schedules, monitor daily production rates, and manage change events.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Technical liaison

Water infrastructure

Education

HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Project Engineer (Water Infrastructure & Civils)

Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Contract Rate: £400 - £430 per day (CIS / LTD / Outside IR35)

Duration: 18 Months (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a major delivery partner on a long-term water infrastructure and civil engineering scheme near Royal Tunbridge Wells. This 18-month contract offers long-term stability within the AMP8 investment cycle. Working across clean water and wastewater assets, you will manage civil infrastructure packages-including deep drainage, pipeline installations, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, thrust blocks, and associated site works-ensuring projects progress seamlessly from design through to construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management & Delivery: Oversee daily engineering operations on civil infrastructure works, coordinating subcontractors, direct labor gangs, plant, and material deliveries.
• Technical Interface: Act as the main technical link between design consultants, site management, and client representatives. Resolve Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Quality & Assurance: Prepare, execute, and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), track non-conformances, enforce structural/civil tolerances, and maintain strict site records.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), manage Permits to Dig, and drive zero-harm site safety standards.
• Progress Tracking: Work closely with the Project Manager to track 3-week lookahead schedules, monitor daily production rates, and manage commercial change events.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Water Sector Experience: Proven track record as a Project Engineer delivering civil engineering or water infrastructure schemes under UK AMP frameworks.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid grounding in heavy civils, deep drainage, reinforced concrete, pipework networks, earthworks, and service isolation protocols on live water assets.
• Qualifications: HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical industry experience).
• Mandatory Tickets: Valid CSCS Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• Desirable: First Aid at Work, Confined Spaces training, or Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.