Site Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term project pipeline

Competitive daily rates

Major infrastructure project exposure

Strong team environment

Reservoir/water infrastructure focus

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major energy project in Port Talbot. The role focuses on civil infrastructure delivery, overseeing engineering activities, coordinating setting-out, and ensuring works meet safety, quality, and programme requirements on a long-term reservoir and water infrastructure programme.

The ideal candidate will have strong earthworks and drainage knowledge, experience managing engineers and subcontractors, and a valid UK

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects.
• Experience in energy, earthworks, highways, flood defence, utilities or heavy civils is desirable.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete and infrastructure.
• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing engineering activities across the project
• Managing and reviewing setting out activities
• Reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification
• Managing subcontractors and site teams
• Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and client representatives
• Managing temporary works coordination requirements
• Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries
• Supporting planning and sequencing of works
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with project requirements

Skills

Reading drawings

Site management

Health & safety

Team leadership

Driving licence

Tools

CSCS Card

Temporary Works knowledge

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

Site Engineer - Energy Project - Civil Engineering - Major Infrastructure

Location: Port Talbot

Rate: £400 - £450/day

Contract Type: Freelance

Start Date: November 2026

Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking for your next challenge on a major reservoir and water infrastructure project? We are recruiting for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a significant reservoir improvement / water infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing engineering activities across the project
• Managing and reviewing setting out activities
• Reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification
• Managing subcontractors and site teams
• Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and client representatives
• Managing temporary works coordination requirements
• Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries
• Supporting planning and sequencing of works
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with project requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects
• Energy, earthworks, highways, flood defence, utilities or heavy civils experience desirable
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete and infrastructure delivery
• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS / SSSTS beneficial
• Temporary Works knowledge advantageous
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s On Offer

• Long-term project pipeline
• Competitive rates
• Major infrastructure project exposure
• Strong team environment
• Opportunity to work on complex reservoir engineering works