Site Engineer - Water & Wastewater Civil Projects

J Browne Construction; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J Browne Construction in the South East of England is seeking a Site Engineer to support the safe, accurate and efficient delivery of water mains, sewers and related civil projects. You will set out works, carry out surveys, maintain as-laid records and provide technical guidance to site teams, working with project managers and designers to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires a CSCS card, a civil engineering qualification and the ability to interpret drawings and manage

Qualifications

• Site engineering experience within civil engineering, utilities, water or wastewater projects.
• Experience setting out and surveying pipelines, chambers and associated infrastructure using Total Station, GNSS/GPS and levelling equipment.
• A strong understanding of water mains, sewer installation and civil engineering construction methods.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, levels, coordinates and construction details.
• Experience producing accurate as-built/as-laid records and maintaining engineering documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with site and design teams.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and working with digital drawings and document control systems.
• An HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent site engineering experience.
• A valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Set out works and survey pipelines, chambers and infrastructure.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Maintain accurate as-laid records and engineering documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Designers and operational teams to ensure quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Site engineering experience

Setting out & surveying

Water mains & sewer installation

Interpreting drawings & specifications

As-built records & documentation

Problem solving & collaboration

MS Office & digital drawings

Total Station

GNSS/GPS

Levelling

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent site engineering experience

Tools

Total Station

GNSS/GPS

Levelling

Document control systems

Job description

J Browne Construction in the South East of England is seeking a Site Engineer to support the safe, accurate and efficient delivery of water mains, sewers and related civil projects. You will set out works, carry out surveys, maintain as-laid records and provide technical guidance to site teams, working with project managers and designers to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires a CSCS card, a civil engineering qualification and the ability to interpret drawings and manage