Senior Site Engineer – Water Infrastructure (Long-Term)

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term project pipeline

Competitive rates

Major infrastructure exposure

Strong team environment

Reservoir engineering works

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a major water infrastructure project in Rugby. You will oversee engineering activities on the Sewage Treatment Works site, manage setting out, and ensure works meet programme and spec.

The role requires heavy civils/water experience, CSCS, SMSTS (beneficial), ability to read drawings, and a full UK driving licence. Freelance position with daily rate £350–£390, start 1 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Site Engineer on civil engineering projects.
• Reservoir, water, highways, flood defence, utilities or heavy civils experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of structures, concrete, drainage, utilities, ducting for pipework and infrastructure delivery.
• CSCS Card.
• SMSTS / SSSTS beneficial.
• Temporary Works knowledge advantageous.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing engineering activities across the Sewage Treatment Works (STW) site.
• Managing and reviewing setting out activities.
• Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification.
• Managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and client representatives.
• Managing temporary works coordination requirements.
• Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries.
• Supporting planning and sequencing of works.
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Site management

Reading technical drawings

Temporary Works knowledge

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

Driving Licence (UK)

Water sector experience

Job description

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a major water infrastructure project in Rugby. You will oversee engineering activities on the Sewage Treatment Works site, manage setting out, and ensure works meet programme and spec.

The role requires heavy civils/water experience, CSCS, SMSTS (beneficial), ability to read drawings, and a full UK driving licence. Freelance position with daily rate £350–£390, start 1 September 2026.