Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering long-term water and utilities infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley and Hertfordshire region. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to work on a secure framework involving clean water and wastewater improvement schemes, supporting the delivery of essential infrastructure from construction through to completion.
The successful Site Engineer will play a key role in setting out works, maintaining quality standards, ensuring technical compliance and supporting the safe delivery of projects within a highly regulated utilities environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out all setting out duties using robotic total stations, GPS and surveying equipment.
* Establish and maintain survey control and site levels throughout each project.
* Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and design information.
* Produce and maintain accurate site records, surveys, as-built information and quality documentation.
* Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), site diaries and task briefings.
* Assist with short-term planning, look-ahead programmes and coordination of site activities.
* Identify and resolve technical issues on site, escalating where required.
* Support the Site Agent and project team to deliver works safely, on programme and within budget.
* Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality across all activities.
* Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials and resources are available when required.
* Contribute to value engineering opportunities and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.
* Ensure all works comply with current legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, water, utilities or infrastructure projects.
* Strong setting out experience using robotic total stations, GPS or EDM surveying equipment.
* HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Good understanding of UK construction health, safety and environmental legislation.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
* CSCS Card is essential.
* Experience with AutoCAD, temporary works, confined spaces, cable avoidance, First Aid or IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with regular reviews.
* Company pension, life assurance and private medical cover.
* Company vehicle or car allowance (role dependent).
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Ongoing training, professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme and flexible benefits package.
* Long-term work on a secured water and utilities framework with a well-established contractor.
If you're an experienced Site Engineer looking to develop your career on major water and utilities projects, we'd love to hear from you