Site Engineer - Wessex

Knights Brown Construction Limited; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Knights Brown Construction Limited is seeking a Site Engineer to join our Wessex Water framework across Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. The role focuses on setting out civil works, maintaining QA and site records, and ensuring compliance with design specs on complex water infrastructure projects.

You will interpret CAD drawings, liaise with subcontractors and the project team, and support planning and material management on site. Ringwood-based with UK travel.

Qualifications

• Setting out civil engineering works and establishing site control.
• Reviewing QA documentation including ITPs and as-built records.
• Interpreting drawings and CAD information to support site delivery.
• Liaise with subcontractors and project team to coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works.
• Establish and maintain site control points.
• Produce and review QA documentation (ITPs, check sheets, as-built records).
• Ensure works meet design specifications and project requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD information to support site delivery.
• Liaise with subcontractors, supervisors and the wider project team to coordinate construction activities.
• Monitor progress and contribute to short-term planning programmes.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Support material management, site records and technical query resolution.

Skills

Setting out

Quality assurance

Project coordination

Communication

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree in civil engineering

Tools

CAD drawings

GPS total stations

Robotic total stations

Job description

Location: Wessex (Ringwood) with UK travel

Division: Water

Sector: Civil Engineering

Role type: Operations

Role overview

Knights Brown is an independent civil engineering contractor delivering complex work across energy, water utilities, infrastructure, coasts & ports, and buildings. We are looking for a Site Engineer to join our team on our Wessex Water framework in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

The projects involve complex upgrades to the existing water treatment works.

We require a Site Engineer who can confidently manage setting out activities whilst maintaining high standards of quality assurance and technical compliance.

What we’re looking for

• Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works
• Establish and maintain site control points
• Produce, review and maintain QA documentation including ITPs, check sheets and as-built records
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with design specifications and project requirements
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD information to support site delivery
• Liaise with subcontractors, supervisors and the wider project team to coordinate construction activities
• Monitor progress and contribute to short-term planning programmes
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safey, Environmental and Quality standards
• Support material management, site records and technical query resolution

Desirable

• Understanding of water projects
• Strong setting out experience
• Good understanding of quality assurance processes and site documentation
• Competent in the use of CAD drawings and models
• Proficient with robotic and GPS total stations
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card
• HNC/HND or degree in civil engineering or a related discipline

Why join Knights Brown

• Real engineering work – delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure
• Direct delivery model – engineering-led teams with real control
• Responsibility with support – ownership backed by experienced teams
• Progression through experience – develop through real project delivery
• A place you belong – collaborative, straightforward working culture

Location & travel

• Ringwood and Wessex: Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire
• Travel to project sites as required

Our commitment We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunity, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.