Water Infrastructure Project Engineer – Civil Works

Randstad Construction & Property; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead civil and water infrastructure works near Royal Tunbridge Wells. You will oversee site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and liaise with design teams and clients to drive projects from design through construction to handover.

The role emphasizes rigorous site safety, quality assurance, and coordination across disciplines within an AMP8 framework. Immediate start for an 18-month assignment with competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil/water infrastructure schemes under UK AMP frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of heavy civils, deep drainage, reinforced concrete, pipework networks, earthworks and service isolation on live water assets.
• HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Valid CSCS Card, SSSTS or SMSTS, and EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.

Responsibilities

• Site Management & Delivery: Oversee daily engineering operations on civil infrastructure works, coordinating subcontractors, direct labor gangs, plant, and material deliveries.
• Technical Interface: Act as the main technical link between design consultants, site management, and client representatives. Resolve TQs and RFIs.
• Quality & Assurance: Prepare, execute, and monitor ITPs, track non-conformances, enforce tolerances, and maintain site records.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Review RAMS, manage Permits to Dig, and drive zero-harm site safety standards.
• Progress Tracking: Work with the Project Manager to track lookahead schedules, monitor daily production rates, and manage change events.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Technical liaison

Water infrastructure

Education

HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead civil and water infrastructure works near Royal Tunbridge Wells. You will oversee site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and liaise with design teams and clients to drive projects from design through construction to handover.

The role emphasizes rigorous site safety, quality assurance, and coordination across disciplines within an AMP8 framework. Immediate start for an 18-month assignment with competitive daily rate.