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Site Engineer - Water

Posted 7 days ago

  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Contract
  • £400 to £450 /Day
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 21 days
Site Engineer (12-Month Contract - Inside IR35)

Reading

Water Contract

£450.00 (Umbrella PAYE)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to support various infrastructure projects within the Water Industry. This is a 12-month contract role, operating inside IR35, where you will contribute technical, organisational, and supervisory expertise to help deliver project requirements to a high standard.

You will play a key role in a fast-paced Design & Build environment, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver practical, innovative solutions. The position involves supporting construction works with levelling and surveying services, setting out both above and below ground infrastructure installations, and ensuring design specifications are met on site.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Site Engineer, you will:

Act as the primary technical adviser on-site for subcontractors, craftspeople, and operatives

Set out, level, and survey construction sites using GPS, Total Station, laser level, and other instruments

Work with site plans, technical drawings, construction schedules, and models to ensure accurate implementation

Check drawings and quantities to verify accuracy and conformance with project specifications

Oversee selection and requisition of materials, seeking cost-effective solutions

Liaise with designers, consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, and surveyors

Manage and interpret contract documents and ensure compliance with local construction regulations

Attend client meetings to provide progress updates and technical input

Supervise day-to-day site activities, including subcontractor performance and workforce monitoring (where applicable)

Organise and coordinate plant, site facilities, and resources to meet project deadlines

Oversee quality assurance and site health and safety compliance

Prepare site reports and maintain project documentation

Identify and resolve technical issues and unexpected on-site problems

Essential Skills and Experience:

Full UK Driving Licence

Proven experience in a civil engineering or construction environment, ideally with background in the water sector

Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written

Strong organisational and planning abilities with a methodical work approach

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Effective problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients and stakeholders

Working knowledge of relevant building regulations and health & safety legislation

Strong IT literacy

Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities with good personal time management

Flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to a dynamic project environment

Contract Details:

Duration: 12 months

Location: Project-based (site location(s) to be confirmed)

Status: Contract role, inside IR35