Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for civil infrastructure projects in Basingstoke on a permanent basis.

The role focuses on setting-out, utilities, sewers, drainage, pipelines and open-cut trenching within water/wastewater schemes. Strong drawings-based planning, health and safety compliance and coordination with the site team are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out experience from construction drawings.
• Experience with sewers, open-cut trenching, utilities and civils infrastructure.
• Background in water, wastewater, drainage or pipeline projects.
• Good understanding of construction methods and health and safety.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Living within roughly one hour of Basingstoke.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works, establishing levels and maintaining survey control.
• Supporting sewer, drainage, pipeline and utility infrastructure works, including open-cut trenching and excavations.
• Carrying out site checks to ensure works meet drawings and specifications.
• Maintaining site records, diaries, allocation sheets and engineering documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining ITPs and task briefings.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Working closely with the Site Agent and site team to plan and coordinate works.
• Supporting health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and improved working methods.

Skills

Setting-out

Civil infrastructure

Sewers & drainage

Water & wastewater

SSSTS/SMSTS

Communication skills

Location proximity

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering / Utilities

Location: Basingstoke, RG22 5NZ

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance

Type: Permanent

Hours: 45 hours per week

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join our client's team in Basingstoke on a permanent basis.

This role is suited to someone with a strong civil engineering and infrastructure background, particularly in setting out, utilities, sewers, drainage, pipelines, open-cut trenching and water/wastewater projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting out works, establishing levels and maintaining survey control.
• Supporting sewer, drainage, pipeline and utility infrastructure works, including open-cut trenching and excavations.
• Carrying out site checks to ensure works meet drawings and specifications.
• Maintaining site records, diaries, allocation sheets and engineering documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining ITPs and task briefings.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Working closely with the Site Agent and site team to plan and coordinate works.
• Supporting health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and improved working methods.

About You

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out experience and ability to work from construction drawings.
• Experience with sewers, open-cut trenching, utilities and civils infrastructure.
• Background in water, wastewater, drainage or pipeline projects.
• Good understanding of construction methods, site procedures and health and safety.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Living within approximately one hour of Basingstoke.

Desirable:

• Previous Thames Water project experience.
• Experience with robotic total stations, EDMs or other surveying equipment.
• AutoCAD and MS Office knowledge.
• Temporary Works Coordination experience.
• CSCS card.
• Experience in a self-delivery environment, working with the contractor's own site teams, operatives and plant.

Important - Relevant Experience

This position is specifically for candidates with a civil engineering/infrastructure background, rather than general residential utilities experience gained primarily on housing developments.

We are looking for experience on infrastructure projects involving:

• Water and wastewater.
• Sewers and drainage.
• Pipelines.
• Open-cut trenching.
• Civil engineering and utilities infrastructure