Site Engineer

Futurebuild Recruitment; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Site Engineer role with a Civil Engineering specialist in Sussex focuses on wastewater infrastructure projects. You will set out, perform QA checks, and support the site team throughout construction. The position is long-term, 6+ months of work and potential for ongoing programmes in the region.

Candidates should have strong setting-out experience, the ability to read drawings, and a solid grounding in QA documentation, H&S, and working with subcontractors. CSCS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Setting-out experience is essential for accurate alignment with drawings and specs.
• Strong communication skills required to coordinate with site teams and subcontractors.
• Organisational ability to maintain QA records and site documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out site measurements and dimensional control.
• Ensuring works are constructed to the required specification and tolerances.
• Completing quality checks and maintaining QA records.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications and identifying any issues.
• Supporting the Site Manager and wider project team.
• Liaising with subcontractors and site teams.
• Producing and maintaining as-built information.
• Assisting with inspections, testing and handover documentation.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are followed.

Skills

Setting out

Communication

Organisation

Reading drawings

Education

CSCS

Job description

Site Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Location: Sussex

Duration: 6+ months, with potential for further work

The Role

We are currently working with a well-established Civil Engineering specialist with a strong track record in delivering water infrastructure projects. They are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of a long-term programme of works in Sussex.

The successful candidate will be involved across wastewater infrastructure projects, with responsibility for setting out, quality control and supporting the site team throughout construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Carrying out site measurements and dimensional control
• Ensuring works are constructed to the required specification and tolerances
• Completing quality checks and maintaining QA records
• Reviewing drawings and specifications and identifying any issues
• Supporting the Site Manager and wider project team
• Liaising with subcontractors and site teams
• Producing and maintaining as-built information
• Assisting with inspections, testing and handover documentation
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are followed

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering
• Experience working on water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong setting-out experience
• Good understanding of quality assurance and site documentation
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Relevant engineering qualificationCSCS
• Strong communication and organisational skills

The Opportunity

This is a long-term opportunity of 6+ months with an established Civil Engineering specialist, working on wastewater infrastructure projects in Sussex