Senior Site Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is recruiting a Senior Site Engineer to support a major water-treatment facility on AMP8. This technically involved role covers RC structures, large-diameter pipework, drainage networks, and underground assets on a long-term project.

You will lead engineering control, manage temporary works, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with design, commercial, and delivery teams to maintain high quality and buildability standards on site.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on water-sector projects (AMP frameworks, WTW/WTW upgrades, pipelines, utilities).
• Excellent understanding of RC structures, drainage, utilities, pipework installation, and underground assets.
• Confident working with temporary works, QA processes, and controlled environments.
• Able to challenge design, propose practical solutions, and maintain high technical standards.
• Comfortable leading engineering teams and managing subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering control across RC structures, drainage, utilities, and underground works
• Deliver accurate setting-out, surveying, and as-built records across multiple packages
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, resolving clashes and buildability issues
• Manage ITPs, QA records, permits, and site documentation to water-sector standards
• Coordinate with designers, temporary works, and subcontractors to maintain technical accuracy
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure consistent engineering standards across the team
• Support planning, sequencing, and interface management across civils and M&E elements
• Drive problem-solving and practical solutions on complex pipework and underground structures

Education

Civil engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We're recruiting a Senior Site Engineer to support a major water-treatment facility being delivered under AMP8. This is a technically involved environment with complex underground structures, extensive pipework, and strict quality and compliance requirements. It suits someone with strong civils and water-sector experience who can take ownership of engineering control, mentor junior engineers, and maintain high standards across multiple work fronts.

You'll be working on reinforced concrete structures, large-diameter pipework installations, drainage networks, utilities diversions, chambers, culverts, and deep underground assets. The role requires confidence managing temporary works, sequencing, and buildability, along with rigorous documentation and coordination across design, commercial, and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering control across RC structures, drainage, utilities, and underground works
• Deliver accurate setting-out, surveying, and as-built records across multiple packages
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical requirements, resolving clashes and buildability issues
• Manage ITPs, QA records, permits, and site documentation to water-sector standards
• Coordinate with designers, temporary works, and subcontractors to maintain technical accuracy
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure consistent engineering standards across the team
• Support planning, sequencing, and interface management across civils and M&E elements
• Drive problem-solving and practical solutions on complex pipework and underground structures

Ideal background

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent
• Strong experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on water-sector projects (AMP frameworks, WTW/WTW upgrades, pipelines, utilities)
• Excellent understanding of RC structures, drainage, utilities, pipework installation, and underground assets
• Confident working with temporary works, QA processes, and controlled environments
• Able to challenge design, propose practical solutions, and maintain high technical standards
• Comfortable leading engineering teams and managing subcontractor coordination

This is an excellent opportunity on a long term project.

Aldwych Consulting 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 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.

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