Site Engineer

Kenton Black Limited; Waddesdon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a leading civils contractor on a major wastewater treatment upgrade scheme in the UK. The role focuses on setting out, QA, and supporting the site management team to deliver works safely and on programme.

You will oversee drainage, RC structures and access routes, produce ITPs and As-Built records, and coordinate with Site Agents and subcontractors in a live environment. CSCS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on heavy civils or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in wastewater or water treatment schemes.
• Experience with drainage, RC structures and access route construction.
• Competent in setting out and interpreting technical drawings.
• Proven QA procedures knowledge, ITPs and As-Built documentation.
• CSCS card and relevant engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying civil engineering works.
• Overseeing drainage systems and related infrastructure installation.
• Engineering and delivery of RC structures.
• Supervise construction of site access routes and haul roads.
• Ensure works align with drawings and specifications.
• Produce and maintain ITPs, QA records and As-Built documents.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain quality standards.
• Coordinate with Site Agents, subcontractors, and the engineering team.
• Ensure works meet health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Setting out

QA procedures

Interpreting drawings

Site coordination

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a leading civils contractor on a major wastewater treatment upgrade scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a significant water infrastructure project, delivering a range of heavy civils and infrastructure works within an operational wastewater treatment environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the engineering delivery of the project, with particular responsibility for setting out, quality assurance and supporting the site management team to ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting out and surveying of civil engineering works.
• Overseeing the installation of drainage systems and associated infrastructure.
• Engineering and delivery of reinforced concrete (RC) structures.
• Setting out and supervising the construction of site access routes and haul roads.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings and technical specifications.
• Producing and maintaining ITPs, QA documentation and As-Built records.
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Liaising with Site Agents, subcontractors and the wider engineering team.
• Ensuring all works are delivered in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on heavy civils or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in wastewater or water treatment schemes would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with drainage, RC structures and access route construction.
• Competent in setting out and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of QA procedures, ITPs and As-Built documentation.
• Relevant CSCS card and appropriate engineering qualifications