Site Engineer

Bimplus; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is hiring an experienced Site Engineer for a major water treatment project in Portsmouth. You will oversee setting out, surveys, QA, and site records, ensuring works align with the programme and drawings.

The role requires CSCS, experience in water/utility or heavy civil works, and proficiency with Leica/Trimble surveying gear and AutoCAD. A full UK driving licence is essential; SSSTS/SMSTS desirable. Immediate start on offer for a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required.
• Experience with water treatment or heavy civil works.
• Setting out and QA procedures expertise.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and surveying equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Set out for water treatment structures, pipelines and RC works.
• Carry out topographical and as-built surveys.
• Maintain QA docs and site records.
• Supervise subcontractors to meet specs and drawings.
• Coordinate with Site Agent and Project Manager to hit milestones.
• Resolve technical queries with design and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and keep records of completed works.

Skills

Setting out

QA procedures

Health & safety

Survey coordination

Tools

Leica surveying equipment

Trimble surveying equipment

AutoCAD

Job description

We're recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major water treatment project in Portsmouth.

The Role

As a Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of water treatment and associated civil engineering works, ensuring activities are completed safely, accurately, and in line with programme requirements.

Site Engineer Responsibilities

• Setting out for water treatment structures, pipelines, reinforced concrete works, and associated infrastructure.
• Carrying out topographical and as-built surveys.
• Producing and maintaining QA documentation and accurate site records.
• Supervising subcontractors and ensuring works are completed in accordance with specifications and drawings.
• Working closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager to achieve programme milestones.
• Resolving technical queries with the design and commercial teams.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitoring engineering progress and maintaining accurate records of completed works.

Site Engineer Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on water, utilities, or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience with reinforced concrete structures, drainage, pipelines, or water treatment infrastructure.
• Competent in using Leica and/or Trimble surveying equipment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of setting out, engineering controls, and QA procedures.
• Valid CSCS Card (essential).
• Full UK driving licence.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available from 10th August.
• Competitive day rates of £320-£400 per shift, depending on experience.
• Long‑term contract opportunity.
• The chance to work with a respected contractor on a major water treatment infrastructure project.
• Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential utilities infrastructure with ongoing career prospects.

If you're an experienced Site Engineer with a background in water treatment, utilities, or heavy civil engineering and are available to start on the 17th August, we'd love to hear from you.