Site Engineer

Urban Connect; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Connect is recruiting a Site Engineer to support the Manor Road NOS7 & NOS8 Thames Water remediation packages in Stratford, East London. You will lead setting out, establish surveying controls, and ensure works meet drawings, specs and quality standards.

Working alongside the Site Manager and Sub Agent, you will manage QA documentation, ITPs, RAMS, RFIs and coordinate with subcontractors while maintaining health and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Previous Site Engineer experience in civil engineering, water/infrastructure.
• Proficient in setting out and surveying with Total Stations and GPS.
• Able to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of QA processes, ITPs and RAMS.
• CDM health and safety understanding.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering; CSCS card.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying.
• Maintain site engineering controls and levels.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare ITPs and quality inspections.
• Raise TQs and RFIs; manage RAMS.
• Support planning with Site Manager.
• Ensure compliant with RAMS and permits.

Skills

Setting out using surveying equipment

Interpret engineering drawings

Quality assurance processes

Health and safety awareness

Project coordination

Independent working

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

CSCS card

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

AutoCAD

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Company: Leading Civil Engineering Specialist Contractor

Location: NOS Project Compound, Gay Road, Stratford, E15

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Sector: Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Project: Manor Road NOS7 & NOS8 - Thames Water

The Opportunity

A respected, leading civil engineering specialist contractor is seeking experienced Site Engineers to join its team on the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages for Thames Water, based in Stratford, East London.

The project involves the repair and remediation of two bridge structures and five trunk sewer barrels spanning both rail and road infrastructure. Currently in the design phase, these complex and challenging works offer an excellent opportunity to become involved from the early stages of project development through to construction and delivery.

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of the works, supporting the Site Manager, Sub Agent and wider project team to ensure construction activities are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with the required specifications, programme and quality standards.

You will be responsible for setting out, engineering control, quality inspections, technical documentation and coordinating day-to-day engineering activities on site.

Site Engineering & Technical Delivery

• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying activities in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Establish and maintain site engineering controls, including benchmarks, grid lines and levels.
• Ensure construction works are delivered in accordance with design drawings, specifications and approved procedures.
• Interpret engineering drawings and provide technical guidance to site supervisors and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction activities and ensure works are completed to the required tolerances and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, raising any design discrepancies or potential problems with the engineering management team.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of temporary works schemes.
• Support the Sub Agent and Site Manager with the planning and sequencing of construction activities.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Prepare, review and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure all works comply with project specifications.
• Complete quality records, check sheets, permits and relevant engineering documentation.
• Raise and manage technical queries (TQs) and requests for information (RFIs).
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Ensure as-built surveys and drawings are accurately maintained and recorded.
• Identify defects and non-conformances and assist with their resolution.

Site Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with the Site Manager, Sub Agent, Project Manager and wider engineering team.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure construction activities are delivered efficiently.
• Attend site coordination and progress meetings as required.
• Provide engineering support to site supervisors and construction teams.
• Monitor daily progress and report any technical, programme or resource issues.
• Liaise with designers and consultants to resolve technical queries and design changes.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the site.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with approved RAMS and relevant permits.
• Identify potential hazards and elevate any health and safety concerns.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, environmental compliance and site safety.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within the civil engineering sector.
• Experience delivering civil engineering projects, ideally within the water or infrastructure sectors.
• Competent in setting out using surveying equipment, including Total Stations and GPS.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction information.
• Good understanding of construction methods, engineering principles and site procedures.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance processes, ITPs and inspection requirements.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.
• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working on water infrastructure or wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contract conditions.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor training.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Confined space training.
• Experience working on bridge structures, sewer rehabilitation or remediation projects.
• Knowledge of surveying software and AutoCAD.
• Experience working alongside rail and highways infrastructure.
• Understanding of temporary works and construction sequencing.

The Opportunity

Join a respected, leading civil engineering specialist contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the water, transport, energy and built environment sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a major Thames Water infrastructure project, gain valuable experience in complex bridge and sewer remediation works, and develop your engineering career within a technically challenging environment.

You will be part of an experienced project team, contributing directly to the successful delivery of a significant infrastructure scheme from design through to construction.