Site Engineer

Costain Group PLC; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider is seeking a Site Engineer to join their AMP8 delivery team in England. You will oversee construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations while managing site activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in water or wastewater, a degree in a relevant field, and technical knowledge of construction techniques. This role offers a chance to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across Thames Valley and Thames South regions, promoting continuous improvement and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Understanding of engineering principles as applied to construction.
• Experience in water or wastewater sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing the site and delivery of the project.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of QA/QC documentation.
• Manage on-site activities to align with project specifications.
• Assist in producing accurate as-constructed drawings.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings regularly.

Skills

Water or Wastewater experience

Understanding of engineering principles

Technical knowledge of construction techniques

Some civil / MEICA construction experience

Relevant CSCS Card

Full Clean Drivers Licence

Education

Degree/HNC level qualification in a relevant engineering subject

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station

GPS

CAT & Genny

Job description

Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. The primary purpose of a site engineer is to ensure that construction projects are completed accurately and safely. They provide technical advice, manage staff on-site, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Site engineers are responsible for overseeing all on-site activities to ensure they align with the project's design, specifications, and legal requirements. They also manage daily site activities, solve problems that arise during construction, and help keep the project running smoothly from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the establishment of the site and overall delivery of the project supporting the team & management as required.
• Assist & support in the preparation, implementation & maintaining of formal QA / QC documentation on site including Inspection Test Plans and Check sheets.
• Work effectively and efficiently alongside other members of the construction team to support them in their role.
• Undertake Engineering roles using current equipment including Total Station / GPS / CAT & Genny as required throughout the project.
• Keep accurate site records and QA (ITPs, level and survey records, concrete cubes etc) identifying any variances or issues and provided feedback to line managers.
• Assist in the management of subcontractors and the supply chain as directed.
• Assist in project design co‑ordination and distribution of documentation relevant to the site works.
• Hold specific site‑based responsibilities as determined at site level, typically permits to work.
• Assist & support in the completion & co‑ordination of regular mandatory & regulatory inspections for the project as directed, including SHE, LOLER, PUWER etc.
• Assist in development, monitor & report on 5-6 week look ahead schedules inclusive of the supply chain and other stakeholders.
• As required, prepare & implement Risk Assessments & Method Statements for directly resourced works.
• Assist in the implementation and management of SHE Qual systems and any associated reviews or audits.
• Plan and procure materials & plant as required for works on site as required and ensure efficient use / stocks are maintained provide feedback and identification of any issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in producing accurate as‑constructed drawings with red line mark‑ups for use by the design team to formalise as‑constructed drawings.
• Promote continuous improvement in everything undertaken and share good practice within the project, back to Costain centre and to the wider industry.
• Attend / arrange weekly co‑ordination, progress and programme /resource meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Water or Wastewater experience
• Degree/HNC level qualification in a relevant engineering subject.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Some civil / MEICA construction experience.
• Design Management experience.
• Relevant CSCS Card.
• Full Clean Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• ICE Training agreement
• CAD competent
• Vocational Training (successful experience at Graduate Engineer level)

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future‑shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery.

We appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.