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Senior Site Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 8 hours

Job Description

Senior Site Engineer - Water Project - Civil Engineering - Major Infrastructure

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Rate: £350 - £400/day Outside IR35
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: June 2026

Are you an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking for your next challenge on a major reservoir and water infrastructure project? We are recruiting for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a significant reservoir improvement / water infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work and career progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer with a strong background in heavy civils, water, infrastructure, earthworks, reinforced concrete and major projects.

Key Responsibilities

  * Overseeing engineering activities across the reservoir project

  * Managing and reviewing setting out activities

  * Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation

  * Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification

  * Managing subcontractors and site teams

  * Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and client representatives

  * Managing temporary works coordination requirements

  * Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries

  * Supporting planning and sequencing of works

  * Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with project requirements

Requirements

  * Previous experience as a Senior Engineer on civil engineering projects

  * Reservoir, water, highways, flood defence, utilities or heavy civils experience desirable

  * Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete and infrastructure delivery

  * Experience managing engineers and subcontractors

  * CSCS Card

  * SMSTS / SSSTS beneficial

  * Temporary Works knowledge advantageous

  * Ability to read technical drawings and specifications

  * Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

  * Reservoir upgrades or heavy earthworks projects

  * Water treatment or AMP framework experience

  * NEC contract awareness

  * Environmental Agency or water sector project experience

  * Heavy civils contractor background

What’s On Offer

  * Long-term project pipeline

  * Competitive rates / package

  * Major infrastructure project exposure

  * Strong team environment

  * Opportunity to work on complex reservoir engineering works

If you're a Senior Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering, water infrastructure, reservoir projects or heavy civils, apply today with your CV

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