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Site Engineer

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Overview:

I am working on behalf of a tier-one contractor recruiting a Site Engineer to join long-term water and wastewater frameworks across the Thames Valley (including Aylesbury, Banbury and Reading). You’ll provide technical, hands-on engineering support on-site from setup and setting-out through to commissioning and close-out, delivering projects such as treatment works upgrades, pumping station improvements, sewer rehabilitation and nature-based solutions that enhance biodiversity and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

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    Perform setting-out, level checks and setting-out verification to design tolerances; produce and maintain accurate survey records and as-built information.

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    Carry out quality inspections and testing to ensure works meet drawings, specifications and client requirements; raise and manage NCRs/defects and support remedial works.

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    Support site setup and the Site Manager with implementation of company systems, method statements, RAMS and permit processes.

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    Prepare, update and issue daily/weekly site engineering reports, progress records, site diaries and material/plant logs to support commercial and delivery teams.

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    Coordinate with subcontractors, plant operators and operatives to sequence works and maintain programme progress; supervise and mentor junior technical staff.

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    Assist with temporary works checks and handover of temporary installations to the Temporary Works Coordinator; ensure compliance with design and inspection regimes.

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    Support commissioning activities and operational handover, including witnessing tests, assisting with SCADA/telemetry handover and liaising on water quality sampling where required.

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    Contribute to cost control by logging materials, tracking plant usage and providing input to quantity surveying/estimating teams.

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    Implement environmental controls and pollution prevention measures on site; follow ecological protection requirements and permit conditions.

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    Use digital engineering tools (CAD, BIM viewers, survey/GNSS equipment) to produce and manage technical drawings and site records.

Qualifications & Experience:

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    HNC/HND, Foundation degree or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent practical/site experience.

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    CSCS card and SSSTS (or SMSTS) certification.

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    Practical experience on water/wastewater projects (treatment works, pumping stations, sewer rehabilitation, river/culvert works) or framework delivery is highly desirable.

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    Competence in setting-out, site surveying (total station/GNSS) and producing as-built records.

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    Familiarity with construction drawing interpretation, QA inspection/testing regimes and site safety practices.

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    Desirable additional qualifications: Confined Space, First Aid at Work, NRSWA/Streetworks, AutoCAD/CAD skills, CPCS plant tickets.

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    Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work under direction and take initiative on technical matters.

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    Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the operational region.

Benefits:

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    Structured training and development package with support towards professional chartership.

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    Tailored health & wellbeing offering and private medical insurance.

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    26 days’ annual leave with option to buy additional days.

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    Enhanced pension scheme and 4x life assurance.

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    Clear career progression within major frameworks and opportunity to develop technical and site leadership skills.

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    Competitive salary and additional site allowances where applicable.

If you’re ready to develop your technical career as a Site Engineer in the UK water sector and work on long-term, secure frameworks with a tier-one contractor, apply now with your CV to be considered

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