Site Engineer

Linear Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension

Private medical cover

25 days leave + holidays

Training and progression

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support Thames Water framework projects, focusing on civil engineering and water infrastructure works. The role requires strong setting-out skills, coordination with site teams, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will work with site management and subcontractors to maintain survey control, set out works to design specs and deliver activities to programme.

Qualifications

• Previous Site Engineer experience with setting-out on civil projects.
• Experience with robotic total stations or EDM surveying.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS certification.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting-out duties, establish survey control and maintain accurate levels per drawings and specs.
• Support delivery of sewer and utility infrastructure, including trenching and pipeline installation.
• Operate robotic total stations, EDM instruments and other surveying equipment.
• Coordinate daily activities with site management, engineers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain inspection and test plans, site diaries and records.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and improve construction methods.
• Promote health, safety, environmental compliance and quality.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying tools

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Robotic total stations

EDM instruments

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview:

We are recruiting an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects on the Thames Water framework. The work includes sewer construction, open-cut trenching, pipeline installation, manholes and upgrades to existing wastewater networks, supporting the development and improvement of essential infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with strong setting-out skills and experience in water, utilities or general civil engineering. Working closely with site management, engineers and subcontractors, you will maintain accurate survey control, set out works to design specifications and help ensure activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out setting-out duties, establish survey control and maintain accurate levels in accordance with engineering drawings and project specifications.
• Support the delivery of sewer and utility infrastructure, including open-cut trenching, pipeline installation, manholes and associated civil engineering works.
• Operate robotic total stations, EDM instruments and other surveying equipment, ensuring setting-out accuracy and regular checks.
• Work closely with site management, engineers and subcontractors to coordinate daily activities, resources and materials.
• Prepare and maintain inspection and test plans (ITPs), task briefings, site diaries, allocation sheets and accurate site records.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, interpret construction drawings and highlight opportunities to improve construction methods.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality, ensuring works are completed safely and free from defects.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer, with proven setting-out experience on civil engineering projects.
• Experience using robotic total stations or EDM surveying instruments.
• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS card and SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety requirements, site quality procedures and relevant regulations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a self-motivated and results-driven approach.

Desirable

• Experience delivering sewer, wastewater or utilities projects, particularly open-cut trenching and pipeline installation.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, alongside temporary works coordination.
• Cable avoidance training, first aid, NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications, and previous experience working on major water company projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, company pension, life assurance and private medical cover.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus eight bank holidays and additional loyalty days.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Ongoing training, professional development, management support and opportunities for long-term career progression.