Senior Site Engineer - Water Infra & Drainage

Elvet Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or allowance

Fuel

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Senior Site Engineer for a civil contractor on multi‑million £ water infrastructure projects across South Yorkshire, with the initial £10m scheme near Sheffield and subsequent regional work under the Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework through 2030.

You will lead on setting out, RAMS, QA, temporary works and site coordination, reporting to the Site Manager, on projects ranging from £1m to £20m with varied civils scopes including

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage gradients, rebar, shuttering/formwork and temporary works.
• Ability to support site management and supervise direct workforce.
• Experience delivering works for water sector clients is beneficial.
• Must hold CSCS and a full UK driving licence.
• Ideally hold an industry‑relevant degree/HND.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for deep drainage, manholes, concrete structures and tanks.
• Conduct site surveys and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Produce RAMS, permits and site documentation.
• SuperviseTemporary Works on site and update QA records.
• Coordinate with Site Manager and assist planning and safety systems.
• Monitor progress, quality and compliance on site.

Skills

Site Engineer

Temporary Works supervision

Site supervision

Drainage knowledge

Education

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Elvet Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Senior Site Engineer for a civil contractor on multi‑million £ water infrastructure projects across South Yorkshire, with the initial £10m scheme near Sheffield and subsequent regional work under the Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework through 2030.

You will lead on setting out, RAMS, QA, temporary works and site coordination, reporting to the Site Manager, on projects ranging from £1m to £20m with varied civils scopes including