Senior Site Engineer – Water Sector, RC & Underground Works

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

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.