Site Engineer

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Site Engineer for water infrastructure projects. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient delivery of remediation projects and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. Candidates should have previous experience in setting out on water projects and relevant educational qualifications in Civil Engineering. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach are essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience on water or utility infrastructure projects.
• Competent with setting out and resolving technical issues.
• Strong coordination skills with a safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with water industry standards.
• Deliver works in line with water industry specifications.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and quality documentation.

Skills

Setting-out experience

Understanding of construction methods

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Robotic total stations

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Employment Type : Permanent

Hours : Full-time (45 hours per week)

Location : Regional projects (initial focus : East London)

Role Overview

An established civil engineering contractor operating within the UK water sector is seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of complex water infrastructure and utility schemes.

The role will involve working on major water asset remediation projects, including structures, pipelines, and associated civil works within constrained environments such as rail and highway interfaces. Projects are currently in the design phase, offering the opportunity to be involved from early-stage planning through to construction and handover.

You will work closely with Site Agents, Sub Agents and engineers to ensure safe, high-quality and efficient delivery, while gaining exposure to programme, cost and contract management within a regulated water environment.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with water industry standards
• Ensure compliance with H&S legislation, permits and environmental controls
• Support safe delivery of works around live water assets

Quality & Compliance

• Deliver works in line with water industry specifications and quality standards
• Ensure defect-free delivery and accurate completion of quality records
• Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining asset integrity

Site Engineering

• Establish and maintain survey and level control
• Set out works in accordance with drawings, specifications and permits
• Carry out regular checks and resolve technical issues on site
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, allocation sheets and photo logs
• Assist with RAMS, ITPs, permits and task briefings
• Support short-term planning and two-week lookaheads
• Liaise with procurement to ensure materials and plant availability
• Assist with pre-construction reviews and stakeholder requirements
• Support identification and notification of variations

Key Measures of Success

• Accurate and timely setting out
• Defect-free handover with complete quality documentation
• Accurate site records and weekly reporting

Key Relationships

• Site Agents and Sub Agents
• Engineering and site delivery teams
• Client and asset owner technical representatives

Essential Requirements

• Previous setting-out experience on water or utility infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction methods, H&S and environmental controls
• Competent with robotic total stations / EDM equipment
• Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Proactive, safety-focused and results-driven approach

Desirable

• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Temporary Works coordination experience
• CSCS card
• Cable avoidance and utility detection training
• First Aid certification
• NEBOSH or IOSH
• SMSTS

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days
• Volunteering allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Vehicle or allowance (role dependent)
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Long-service awards