raduate Site Engineer - Water Utilities & Mains Renewal - North London

Damicor Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Damicor Ltd, a utilities contractor, is recruiting a Graduate Site Engineer to support Thames Water mains renewal and clean water infrastructure projects across London, including North London sites. You will gain hands-on site experience while working with experienced engineers to develop setting-out, surveying and engineering skills in a safety-conscious environment.

The role offers permanent employment with hands-on training, clear paths for progression within civil engineering and utilities,

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, surveying and setting-out principles.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a site-based team.
• Full UK driving licence or willingness to travel between project sites advantageous.
• Previous site experience, placement year or industrial placement beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out and surveying activities across water infrastructure and mains renewal projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Support Site Engineers and Site Managers with day-to-day technical and engineering duties.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings and project specifications.
• Assist with quality inspections, testing and maintaining accurate site records.
• Help identify technical issues, discrepancies and potential delays.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and project management to support project delivery.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety procedures and site requirements.
• Develop an understanding of construction methods, quality assurance and site management processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Site Engineer - Water Utilities & Mains Renewal

Location: North London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Water Utilities / Civil Engineering

The Opportunity

Damicor is working with an established utilities contractor experiencing significant growth across its Thames Water mains renewal frameworks.

Due to an increase in project workload, we are looking to recruit a Graduate Site Engineer to support the delivery of clean water infrastructure and mains renewal projects across London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering graduate looking to build a career within civil engineering and water utilities, gaining hands‑on site experience while working alongside experienced Site Engineers, Site Managers and Supervisors.

You will play an important role in supporting the technical delivery of essential water infrastructure projects, developing your setting‑out, surveying and engineering skills while learning how projects are delivered safely, accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out and surveying activities across water infrastructure and mains renewal projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Support Site Engineers and Site Managers with day‑to‑day technical and engineering duties.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings and project specifications.
• Assist with quality inspections, testing and maintaining accurate site records.
• Help identify technical issues, discrepancies and potential delays.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and project management to support project delivery.
• Ensure all activities comply with health and safety procedures and site requirements.
• Develop an understanding of construction methods, quality assurance and site management processes.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• A basic understanding of engineering drawings, surveying and setting‑out principles.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a site‑based team.
• A full UK driving licence or willingness to travel between project sites would be advantageous.

Previous site experience, a placement year or an industrial placement within civil engineering or utilities would be beneficial but is not essential.

An interest in water infrastructure, clean water networks and mains renewal projects would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent employment with an established utilities contractor.
• Hands‑on training and development from experienced engineering professionals.
• The opportunity to gain practical experience across water infrastructure and mains renewal projects.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within civil engineering and utilities.
• The chance to contribute to essential infrastructure projects across London.