Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Water Project

📍 Location: East London
🏗️ Sector: Water / Civil Engineering
📅 Start Date: Immediate
💼 Employment Type: Contract or Permanent
💰 Rate/Salary: Competitive (DOE)

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major water infrastructure project in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer with a strong background in heavy civils and water sector works to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile scheme.

You’ll be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and in line with design specifications. Immediate availability is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

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Setting out and surveying for pipelines, chambers, and associated civil structures.

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Overseeing daily site activities to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

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Managing quality assurance, ITPs, and site documentation.

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Supporting the Site Manager and Project Engineer in coordinating subcontractors and site teams.

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Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

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Liaising with design, commercial, and client teams to resolve technical queries.

Requirements:

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HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

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Proven experience working on water, utilities, or heavy civils projects (clean or wastewater preferred).

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Proficient in setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment.

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Strong knowledge of site documentation, QA processes, and safety procedures.

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CSCS card and SMSTS/SSSTS preferred.

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Immediate availability required.

What’s on Offer:

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Competitive day rate or salary package.

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Long-term project pipeline with a leading civil engineering contractor.

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Opportunity to work on a key water infrastructure project improving resilience and sustainability in East London