Site Engineer - Wastewater Civils

Randstad Construction and Property; Guildford; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a major Wastewater Civils project in the Surrey region near Guildford. The role reports to the Site Agent and focuses on quality, safety, and program delivery on-site.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Tier 1 civils background, be fully autonomous with setting out using Total Station and GPS, and hold relevant site qualifications. Experience with AMP water frameworks is highly desirable. This is a contract role outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Tier 1 civils background with strong site delivery.
• Water sector AMP experience desirable.
• Autonomous setting out with Total Station and GPS.
• Thorough HSEQ knowledge for civils delivery.
• Strong documentation and daily reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting out & surveying with Total Station and GPS.
• QA: assist ITPs, QA processes.
• Review drawings; raise RFIs and TQs with evidence.
• Plan upcoming works and 4-week look-ahead.
• Provide engineering support to subcontractors.
• Manage permits to work and ITPs.
• Attend program reviews and design meetings.

Skills

Setting out

Total Station

GPS

QA docs

IT literacy

HSEQ mindset

Job description

Randstad are seeking an experienced and highly competent Site Engineer to join our Wastewater Civils project team operating within the Surrey region near Guildford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a strong Tier 1 civils background to play a pivotal role in a major infrastructure environment. Reporting directly to the Site Agent, you will be a key team member driving quality, safety, and program delivery on-site.

Previous experience working on an AMP water framework or WWTPs is highly desirable.

This is contract role outside IR35 (pending successful IR35 assessment).

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Surveying: Confidently and competently executing setting out utilizing Total Station and GPS equipment.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Supporting, reviewing, and implementing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and managing overall quality processes.
• Engineering Review: Thoroughly reviewing project drawings and specifications; identifying discrepancies and raising RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs) with clear, supported evidence and comments.
• Planning & Programming: Collaborating with the Agent and wider project team to plan upcoming works, feeding into and updating 4-week look-ahead programs.
• Subcontractor Management: Providing engineering support and oversight to subcontractor engineers to ensure alignment with project standards.
• Permits & Compliance: Reviewing, issuing, and managing site ITPs and permits to work.
• Meetings & Reporting: Attending and actively feeding into program reviews, progress updates, and design meetings.

Experience & Competencies

• Tier 1 Experience: Proven track record working within a Tier 1 civil engineering environment.
• Water Sector (Highly Desirable): Previous experience delivering schemes under AMP water framework is highly sought after.
• Technical Skill: Fully autonomous and competent in setting out with Total Stations and GPS.
• HSEQ Mindset: Thorough understanding of all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements and expectations surrounding civils delivery.
• IT Literacy: Strong digital skills for managing QA documentation, drawings, and daily reporting.

Certifications & Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card (applicable to an Engineering role).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Full UK Driving License (essential for traveling between sites in the Fleet/Ripley/Bordon cluster).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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