Site Engineer

Matchtech; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Site Engineer for a contract role on a major wastewater treatment works project near Leicester. You will provide technical support across a heavy civils and utilities environment with a strong focus on accurate setting out and delivering the works to programme.

The role requires solid setting-out experience, interpretation of drawings and good problem-solving skills, ensuring quality records and safety are maintained on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer in civil engineering, heavy civils or utilities.
• Strong setting-out experience on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of wastewater treatment works or water industry projects.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out accurate setting out for civil and utilities works.
• Using drawings, specs and surveying equipment to support site activities.
• Checking dimensions, levels and alignments to spec.
• Providing technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitoring construction progress and resolving technical issues.
• Maintaining accurate site records and as-built information.
• Complying with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Collaborating with project teams to deliver works.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying equipment

Level and measurement tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a Site Engineer for a contract role on a major wastewater treatment works project near Leicester. Working within the water and civil engineering sector, the successful individual will provide technical support across a heavy civils and utilities environment, with a strong focus on accurate setting out and effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out accurate setting out for civil engineering and utilities works
• Using engineering drawings, specifications and surveying equipment to support site activities
• Checking dimensions, levels and alignments to ensure work is completed to specification
• Providing technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors
• Monitoring construction progress and supporting the resolution of technical issues
• Maintaining accurate site records, quality documentation and as-built information
• Working in accordance with health and safety, environmental and quality procedures
• Collaborating with project managers, supervisors and delivery teams to support successful completion of the works

Job Requirements

• Experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, heavy civils or utilities
• Good setting out experience on construction or infrastructure projects
• Understanding of wastewater treatment works or water industry projects
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction information
• Knowledge of surveying principles, levels and dimensional control
• Strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience