Site Engineer (Water)

C&P Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

C&P Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer (Water) in Inverness to provide technical setting out, QA, and on-site coordination for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong surveying skills, exposure to site supervision, and compliance with RAMS and safety protocols. A CSCS card, UK Driving Licence, and CAD proficiency are essential, with EUSR/DOMS desirable.

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering or related construction discipline.
• Proven proficiency in setting out with robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS.
• Experience of 2-3+ years on site in civil engineering; deep drainage or water infra is a plus.
• Valid CSCS Card (White/Gold/Blue) and Full UK Driving Licence mandatory.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card or DOMS accreditation desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication with site agents and teams.

Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Surveying: Establish precise site control and execute accurate setting out for water infrastructure.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain QA records and 'As-Built' docs.
• Technical Interpretation: Review drawings, identify design clashes, raise RFIs.
• Site Supervision & Safety: Assist Site Agent, ensure RAMS and environmental protocols.
• Material & Plant Management: Take material take-offs and coordinate orders.

Skills

Setting out

Robotic total stations

GNSS/GPS surveying

AutoCAD

Education

BEng/BSc/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Robotic total stations

GNSS/GPS surveying gear

Job description

Site Engineer (Water)

Company: C&P Recruitment Salary: £38 to £50 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Inverness, IV1 1DN Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Role Purpose: The Site Engineer (Water) provides the technical setting out, engineering control, and quality assurance for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working closely under the Site Agent, they ensure that structural elements, pipelines, and mechanical interfaces are executed exactly to design specifications and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting Out & Surveying: Establish precise site control and execute accurate setting out for deep drainage, water mains, pumping stations, and reinforced concrete structures using total stations, GPS, and leveling equipment.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Maintain rigorous quality control records, including pre-pour inspections, concrete slump tests, pipeline pressure test certificates, and structural alignment checks. Manage the 'As-Built' documentation process.
• Technical Interpretation: Review, interpret, and cross-reference engineering drawings and specifications. Proactively identify design clashes or anomalies and raise formal Requests for Information (RFIs) to the design team.
• Site Supervision & Safety: Assist the Site Agent in supervising direct labour and sub-contractors. Ensure all activities adhere strictly to the Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and environmental protection protocols.
• Material & Plant Management: Take accurate material take-offs from drawings, coordinate material requisitions (e.g., concrete orders, specialized pipe fittings), and monitor engineering plant utilisation on site.

For further information contact Adam on 01463 701 080 or email [e-mail]

Essential requirements

• Qualifications: BEng, BSc, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering or a closely related construction discipline.
• Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in setting out using robotic total stations and GNSS/GPS survey gear. Competency in AutoCAD for checking and extracting data is highly advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 23 years of site-based experience within civil engineering, ideally with direct exposure to deep drainage, utilities, bulk earthworks, or water infrastructure frameworks.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS Card (White/Gold/Blue) and a Full UK Driving Licence are mandatory. Possession of an EUSR National Water Hygiene Card or DOMS accreditation is highly desirable.
• Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, robust problem-solving skills, and the communication skills required to collaborate effectively with site agents, design teams, and sub-contractors.

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