Job Description

SITE ENGINEER – WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS - CONTRACT (Inside IR35) - MIDLANDS

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a key wastewater treatment works project in the midlands. This is a critical infrastructure scheme focused on upgrading and enhancing treatment capabilities, offering the opportunity to work on a technically challenging and high-profile environment.  The role would suit someone capable of setting out, quality assurance, and ensuring works are delivered in line with design and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out accurate setting out for civil engineering works across the site

Interpret and work from drawings, specifications, and digital models

Ensure all works are delivered in line with quality standards, ITPs, and project specifications

Conduct and record quality inspections, checks, and test results

Support the production and management of RAMS and method statements

Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, and design teams to resolve technical issues

Maintain up-to-date as-built records and documentation

Assist with site surveys and data collection

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering – ideally water or wastewater projects

Strong experience in setting out (including use of total station/GPS equipment)

Demonstrable background in quality assurance and site documentation (ITPs, QA records)

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Experience working on water treatment, utilities, or infrastructure projects (highly desirable)

CSCS card (essential)

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

Desirable:

Experience on wastewater treatment works or AMP frameworks

Familiarity with CDM regulations and environmental compliance

First Aid / SMSTS or SSSTS certification

What’s on Offer:

Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure scheme

Long-term project stability

Competitive salary / day rate

Supportive and collaborative project environment

If you meet the criteria above and would like to be part of a key project delivering essential wastewater infrastructure improvements, please get in touch