Senior Site Engineer

The Role As a Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for the successful technical delivery of water treatment and associated civil engineering works, overseeing day-to-day engineering activities to ensure…

Pay rate £400 – £500/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 18 August 2026

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About this contract

The Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for the successful technical delivery of water treatment and associated civil engineering works, overseeing day-to-day engineering activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Senior Site Engineer Responsibilities

* Managing the day-to-day engineering delivery of water treatment and associated civil engineering works.

* Leading and supporting Site Engineers and subcontractors.

* Reviewing drawings and specifications and resolving technical queries with the design team.

* Navigating and interpreting CAD drawings.

* Setting out and checking works, including levels, coordinates, and dimensions.

* Managing inspections, ITPs, QA documentation, and as-built records.

* Providing technical input into RAMS and construction methodologies.

Senior Site Engineer Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on water, utilities, or heavy civil engineering projects.

* Strong background in structures, reinforced concrete, pipelines, and water treatment infrastructure.

* Good knowledge of ASP, FSP, and Structures.

* Confident ability to navigate and interpret CAD drawings.

* Good understanding of QA procedures, programme management, and construction delivery processes.

* Relevant engineering qualification.

* Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

* Competitive day rates

* Long-term contract with the potential for extension.

* Opportunity to work on a flagship water infrastructure project with a respected civil engineering contractor.

* The chance to play a key technical role in the successful delivery of a major utilities scheme.

If you're an experienced Senior Engineer with a background in water treatment, utilities, we'd like to hear from you

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