Site engineer

Site Engineer (Drainage & Setting Out)

Location

East London

Rate

£300/day CIS Umbrella

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a busy civil engineering project in East London. This role will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on with both setting out and drainage works, and who is confident working closely with site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately and to a high standard.

You'll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of the project, taking ownership of setting out activities, overseeing drainage installations and helping to resolve any engineering challenges that arise on site.

What You'll Be Doing

Setting out drainage, roadworks, utilities and other civil engineering works.

Checking drawings and specifications to ensure works are delivered correctly.

Establishing and maintaining site control points and survey information.

Monitoring drainage installation works, including excavation, pipe laying and backfilling.

Ensuring all drainage is installed to the correct line and level.

Carrying out quality inspections, checks and testing as required.

Producing accurate as-built surveys and site records.

Working closely with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team.

Raising and resolving technical queries when needed.

Supporting quality assurance processes and maintaining project documentation.

Promoting high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the site.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or utility projects.

Strong setting out experience using robotic total stations and surveying equipment.

Good knowledge of drainage installation and associated civil engineering works.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Experience producing as-built records and survey information.

Understanding of quality assurance procedures and engineering standards.

Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Desirable

HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

CSCS Card.

SMSTS certification.

Temporary Works training.

Experience using Leica, Trimble or Topcon equipment.

Knowledge of GPS machine control systems.

Previous experience working on major infrastructure, highways, rail or utility projects.

What's on Offer

£300/day CIS Umbrella.

Long-term project opportunity in East London.

Opportunity to work on a major civil engineering scheme.

Supportive project team and collaborative working environment.

Potential for extension and future project opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for a Site Engineer with strong drainage and setting out experience who enjoys being out on site, taking ownership of their work and contributing to the successful delivery of a challenging civil engineering project