Site Engineer

Walker & Sloan; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker & Sloan are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join their civil engineering team working on water infrastructure projects across the Wessex region.

The role involves setting-out works, using surveying equipment, maintaining site control and producing QA documentation to ensure compliance with designs and specifications. You will coordinate with site teams to deliver quality civil works on time.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer in civil infrastructure.
• Experience with water or wastewater facilities is advantageous.
• Proficient with surveying equipment and QA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across construction projects and ensure works meet designs.
• Set out works using surveying equipment and maintain site control.
• Interpret drawings and ensure accuracy of construction works.
• Produce and maintain QA documentation including ITPs and as-built records.
• Coordinate with Site Agents, supervisors and subcontractors to progress works.
• Support drainage, reinforced concrete, pipework and other civils works with safety and quality focus.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying equipment

Interpreting drawings

QA procedures

As-built information

Coordination with site teams

Tools

Total stations

GPS systems

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

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality