Site Engineer

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to water infrastructure

Technical development opportunities

Career progression

Collaborative project teams

Job summary

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our civil engineering contracting team in the Wessex region. You will lead setting-out activities, maintain site control and ensure all works align with approved designs and specifications.

The role focuses on water infrastructure projects, drainage and concrete works, with emphasis on QA, safety and collaboration with site teams to meet programme requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer in civil engineering, infrastructure or groundworks.
• Water/wastewater facilities experience is advantageous but not required.
• Confident using surveying equipment (total stations, GPS) and interpreting drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support across projects, ensuring works are set out and documented per designs.
• Set out using surveying equipment and maintain site control.
• Interpret drawings and ensure construction accuracy and QA documentation (ITP, as-built records, site reports).
• Coordinate with Site Agents, supervisors and subcontractors to progress works.
• Support drainage, reinforced concrete, pipework and other civil works while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Site Engineer

Setting Out

Surveying

Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Engineer

Location: Ringwood / Wessex Region

Sector: Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Salary: Estimated £40,000-£50,000 + package (subject to confirmation)

The Opportunity

Walker & Sloan are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering contractor delivering water infrastructure projects across the Wessex region.

The position will involve working on upgrades and improvements to existing water treatment facilities, supporting the delivery of technically challenging civil engineering works across Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Site Engineer with a background in civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure to develop their experience within the water sector.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical engineering support across construction projects, ensuring works are accurately set out, properly documented and completed in accordance with approved designs and specifications.

You will undertake setting‑out activities using surveying equipment, establish and maintain site control, interpret engineering drawings and ensure the accuracy of construction works.

The role will involve producing and maintaining quality assurance documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans, as‑built records, survey information and relevant site reports.

You will work closely with Site Agents, supervisors and subcontractors to coordinate engineering activities, resolve technical queries and ensure construction works progress in line with programme requirements.

The position will also involve supporting the delivery of drainage, reinforced concrete, pipework and other associated civil engineering works, maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and technical compliance.

About You

You will have previous experience working as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer within civil engineering, infrastructure or groundworks.

Experience working on water or wastewater treatment facilities would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with strong general civils experience will also be considered.

You should be confident using surveying equipment such as total stations and GPS systems, interpreting construction drawings and producing accurate setting‑out and as‑built information.

A good understanding of QA procedures, ITPs, construction specifications and site safety requirements is important.

You will be organised, technically capable and comfortable working alongside operational teams to ensure projects are delivered to the required standards.

Company Profile

An established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across the UK, including water and wastewater engineering schemes.

The business provides opportunities for engineers to work on complex construction projects, develop technical expertise and contribute to long‑term infrastructure programmes.

What's in it for you?

• Estimated salary of £40,000-£50,000, subject to confirmation
• Package details to be confirmed
• Involvement in water infrastructure projects
• Exposure to technically challenging civil engineering works
• Opportunities for technical development and career progression
• Collaborative and experienced project teams