Site Engineer

KIER GROUP; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Site Engineer for the Severn Trent Framework, based in Wanlip. This role focuses on technical input, accurate setting out, and supporting safe, quality-driven project delivery on site.

You will work within a collaborative site team to coordinate engineering, construction and commercial activities, ensuring works align with design specs and safety standards. Wanlip-based, full-time, with 45-hour weeks and some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a site-based engineering role.
• Proficiency with setting out and surveying equipment.
• CSCS card and a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site engineering tasks including setting out, surveying, and checking works against design drawings.
• Supporting coordination and planning of site works, ensuring technical queries are resolved promptly.
• Maintaining site records such as daily diaries, as-built information, and inspection and test plans.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and project team members to ensure timely delivery.
• Promoting health, safety, and environmental policies while ensuring compliance with site regulations.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

CSCS card

Degree in Civil Engineering

Full driving licence

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Job description

We’re looking for a Site Engineer to join our Severn Trent Framework based in Wanlip.

Location: Wanlip

Hours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Join us as a Site Engineer and play a key role in delivering high-quality projects. You’ll provide essential technical input, ensure accurate setting out, and support the team in maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Working closely with a collaborative site team, you’ll help coordinate engineering, construction, and commercial activities to keep projects running smoothly and efficiently.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Site Engineer, you’ll be working within the project team, supporting them in delivering works to design specifications and safety standards.

Your day to day will include:

• Carrying out site engineering tasks including setting out, surveying, and checking works against design drawings
• Supporting coordination and planning of site works, ensuring technical queries are resolved promptly
• Maintaining site records such as daily diaries, as‑built information, and inspection and test plans
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and project team members to ensure timely delivery
• Promoting health, safety, and environmental policies while ensuring compliance with site regulations

What are we looking for?

This role of Site Engineer is great for you if:

• You hold a Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• You have previous experience in a site‑based engineering role
• You are proficient in using setting out and surveying equipment such as total station or GPS
• You have a strong understanding of technical drawings and construction processes
• You hold a CSCS card, relevant safety qualifications, and a Full driving licence

We’re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There’s never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We’re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.