Site Engineer

CarmichaelUK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major UK infrastructure project

Long-term project stability

Competitive salary / day rate

Supportive project environment

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a vital wastewater treatment works project in the Midlands. The role involves setting out, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.

Ideal candidates will have a track record in civil engineering, particularly in water or wastewater projects, strong skills in setting out, and relevant qualifications such as an HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a major UK infrastructure scheme with long-term project stability and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering, preferably in wastewater projects.
• Strong experience in setting out and using relevant equipment.
• Background in quality assurance and maintaining site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out for civil engineering works.
• Interpret and work from specifications and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in civil engineering

Setting out using GPS

Quality assurance expertise

Interpretation of technical drawings

Experience on water treatment projects

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station

GPS equipment

Job description

SITE ENGINEER – WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS - CONTRACT (Inside IR35) - MIDLANDS

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a key wastewater treatment works project in the midlands. This is a critical infrastructure scheme focused on upgrading and enhancing treatment capabilities, offering the opportunity to work on a technically challenging and high‑profile environment. The role would suit someone capable of setting out, quality assurance, and ensuring works are delivered in line with design and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works across the site
• Interpret and work from drawings, specifications, and digital models
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with quality standards, ITPs, and project specifications
• Conduct and record quality inspections, checks, and test results
• Support the production and management of RAMS and method statements
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and design teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain up‑to‑date as‑built records and documentationAssist with site surveys and data collection
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering – ideally water or wastewater projects
• Strong experience in setting out (including use of total station/GPS equipment)
• Demonstrable background in quality assurance and site documentation (ITPs, QA records)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience working on water treatment, utilities, or infrastructure projects (highly desirable)
• CSCS card (essential)
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Experience on wastewater treatment works or AMP frameworks
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and environmental compliance
• First Aid / SMSTS or SSSTS certification

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure scheme
• Long‑term project stability
• Competitive salary / day rate
• Supportive and collaborative project environment

If you meet the criteria above and would like to be part of a key project delivering essential wastewater infrastructure improvements, please get in touch!