Site Engineer

Anderselite; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm in the North East is seeking a Site Engineer to support projects across clean and wastewater treatment facilities. The successful candidate will provide site engineering and technical support, ensuring work is delivered to safety and quality standards. Essential qualifications include the ability to interpret technical drawings and effective communication skills. This role offers a collaborative working environment focused on health, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with civil, water and wastewater treatment schemes.
• Familiarity with digital site management tools such as Field View or Viewpoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering control and setting‑out across a range of civil schemes.
• Offer technical guidance to operatives and subcontractors.
• Maintain daily site diaries and ensure accurate data capture.
• Complete as‑built surveys and produce sketches.

Skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Experience with setting‑out methods

Strong problem‑solving skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Education

CSCS card and SMSTS (or willingness to gain)

Tools

Level

EDM

GPS

Job description

Site Engineer – Environment

Durham

About the Organisation

This opportunity is within a leading UK construction and infrastructure delivery business recognised for driving positive, lasting change through major environmental and civil engineering projects. The organisation focuses on improving lives by delivering essential facilities and infrastructure for the communities it serves.

A strong emphasis is placed on developing people, promoting best practice across the supply chain and protecting the environments in which projects are delivered. The culture is guided by core values – excellence, integrity, collaboration and a passion for delivering vital services.

The Role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join the Environment division. Based in or around Durham, you will support multiple schemes across the region, working on the Northumbrian Water Framework and delivering projects across both clean and wastewater treatment facilities.

You will provide site engineering, setting‑out and technical support to ensure work is delivered safely, accurately and in line with programme, specification and quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide accurate engineering control and setting‑out across a range of civil, water and wastewater treatment schemes.
• Offer technical guidance to operatives and subcontractors, ensuring construction details are clearly understood.
• Maintain daily site diaries, including photographic records, and ensure accurate data capture.
• Carry out materials reconciliation to support efficient use of site resources.
• Ensure surveying equipment is properly maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Complete as‑built surveys and produce 2D/3D sketches and associated records.
• Support planning, programming and monitoring of site activities.
• Maintain quality records and ensure all works comply with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify opportunities for innovation, improved techniques and smarter delivery.
• Promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety & Environmental culture.
• Provide engineering support to ensure works are completed to programme, budget and technical specification.

About You

Essential

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and site data.
• Experience with setting‑out methods and equipment including Level and EDM (GPS experience beneficial).
• A positive, proactive approach with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• An understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a construction environment.
• CSCS card and SMSTS (or willingness to work towards accreditation – training available).

Desirable

• Experience within the water sector or civil engineering projects.
• Familiarity with digital site management tools such as Field View or Viewpoint.

Personal Attributes

• Organised, structured and professional.
• Demonstrates values of excellence, integrity, collaboration and pride in delivery.
• A self‑starter with a positive, solutions‑focused attitude.
• Flexible, resilient and capable of influencing others.