Senior Site Engineer - Water Infrastructure Lead (Long-Term)

RTL Group Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rates

Long-term contract with extension

Flagship water infrastructure project

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd. is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead the technical delivery of water treatment and civil works.

The role involves overseeing day-to-day engineering activities, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with design teams to ensure safety, programme adherence, and quality. The successful candidate will have proven senior‑level experience in water/utility projects, strong structural knowledge, and a solid background in CAD and QA processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on water, utilities, or heavy civil projects.
• Strong background in structures, reinforced concrete, pipelines, and water treatment infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of ASP, FSP, and Structures.
• Confident ability to navigate and interpret CAD drawings.
• Good understanding of QA procedures, programme management, and construction delivery processes.
• Relevant engineering qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day engineering delivery of water treatment and associated civil engineering works.
• Leading and supporting Site Engineers and subcontractors.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications and resolving technical queries with the design team.
• Interpreting CAD drawings.
• Setting out and checking works, including levels, coordinates, and dimensions.
• Managing inspections, ITPs, QA documentation, and as-built records.
• Providing technical input into RAMS and construction methodologies.

Skills

Senior Engineering Experience

Water treatment/Civil works

CAD interpretation

QA & Programme management

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering Qualification

Tools

ASP

FSP

CAD

Job description

RTL Group Ltd. is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead the technical delivery of water treatment and civil works.

The role involves overseeing day-to-day engineering activities, reviewing drawings, and coordinating with design teams to ensure safety, programme adherence, and quality. The successful candidate will have proven senior‑level experience in water/utility projects, strong structural knowledge, and a solid background in CAD and QA processes.