Job Description

Location: Leicestershire / Staffordshire corridor
Rate: 350- 375 per day (Ltd)
Duration: Long-term contract (project running into 2027)

Your new company

A leading Tier 1 contractor is delivering a flagship environmental infrastructure project as part of a major UK water framework. This scheme plays a critical role in improving river water quality and environmental sustainability within a protected catchment area.Working on behalf of a regional water authority, the project includes the design and construction of a large-scale pipeline and upgrades to existing treatment facilities, forming a key part of long-term environmental commitments.

Your new role

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery of key work packages across a multi-disciplinary civil engineering scheme.

Duties will include:

• Setting out for pipeline installation and associated civils works
• QA and inspection of works in line with ITPs
• Producing and reviewing RAMS
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance
• Supporting progress reporting and site documentation
• Liaising with design teams and project stakeholders

The works consist primarily of large-diameter pipeline installation across rural and semi-rural environments, with associated infrastructure and crossings.

The scope of works includes:

• Installation of new pipeline infrastructure
• Upgrades to existing wastewater treatment assets to improve water quality
• Diverting treated flows to support restoration of natural river conditions

The project is being delivered under a national environmental programme and is due for completion in 2027.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering
• Strong background in pipeline, utilities, water, or infrastructure projects
• Competent with setting out and QA processes
• Experience working under NEC contracts (desirable)
• Relevant CSCS card (minimum requirement)

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