Site Engineer

Kier Group; Little Marlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Site Engineer to join our Thames Water WAAP Programme team in the Thames Valley area. You will set out and determine locations for infrastructure installations, apply designs to mark out sites, and support site safety and quality on busy projects.

You will work with the Design & Build team, using CAD, GIS and BIM tools to develop practical solutions for our clients. A strong civil engineering background and site experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and White CSCS Card.
• Experience in civil engineering or construction with a background in the Waste Water sector.
• Experience with Heavy Civils projects, including large scale FRC setting out.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with construction managers, quantity surveyors, architects and other professionals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Setting out, levelling and surveying construction sites using GPS, Total Station and laser level equipment.
• Acting as the main technical adviser on site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives.
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy and ensuring materials and work meet specifications.
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, planners and project team to meet deadlines.
• Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters, and resolving technical difficulties as they arise.

Skills

Driving licence

White CSCS Card

Civil engineering experience

Waste Water sector

Heavy Civils / FRC setting out

Communication

Analytical skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

We're looking for a Site Engineer to join our Thames Water WAAP Programme team based in Thames Valley, Buckinghamshire.

Location: Thames Valley, Buckinghamshire
Hours: 45 hours 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.

As a Site Engineer, you'll play a vital role in delivering technical, organisational and supervisory support across various projects on the Thames Water WAAP Programme. You'll be responsible for setting out and determining locations for infrastructure installations, applying designs and plans to mark out sites, and sharing responsibility for site security, health and safety. Working within our fast‑paced Design & Build team, you'll help develop innovative solutions using traditional CAD, GIS, and BIM technologies to meet our clients' needs.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Site Engineer, you'll be working within the Thames Water WAAP Programme team, supporting them in delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Your day to day will include:

• Setting out, levelling and surveying construction sites using GPS, Total Station and laser level equipment
• Acting as the main technical adviser on site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy and ensuring all materials and work meet specifications
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, planners and the project team to meet agreed deadlines
• Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters, and resolving technical difficulties as they arise

What are we looking for?

This role of Site Engineer is great for you if:

• You hold a Full driving licence and White CSCS Card
• You have demonstrable experience in civil engineering or construction, with a strong background in the Waste Water sector
• You have experience with Heavy Civils projects, including large scale FRC setting out
• You possess strong communication skills and can collaborate effectively with construction managers, quantity surveyors, architects and other professionals
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and knowledge of building and health and safety legislation

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.

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