Site Engineer - West Ham

Location: East London

Site Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Employment Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time (45 hours per week)

Location:

Regional projects (initial focus: East London)

Role Overview

An established civil engineering contractor operating within the UK water sector is seeking a Site Engineer to support the delivery of complex water infrastructure and utility schemes.

The role will involve working on major water asset remediation projects, including structures, pipelines, and associated civil works within constrained environments such as rail and highway interfaces. Projects are currently in the design phase, offering the opportunity to be involved from early-stage planning through to construction and handover.

You will work closely with Site Agents, Sub Agents and engineers to ensure safe, high-quality and efficient delivery, while gaining exposure to programme, cost and contract management within a regulated water environment.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

Promote a strong safety culture aligned with water industry standards

Ensure compliance with H&S legislation, permits and environmental controls

Support safe delivery of works around live water assets

Quality & Compliance

Deliver works in line with water industry specifications and quality standards

Ensure defect-free delivery and accurate completion of quality records

Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining asset integrity

Site Engineering

Establish and maintain survey and level control

Set out works in accordance with drawings, specifications and permits

Carry out regular checks and resolve technical issues on site

Maintain accurate site records, diaries, allocation sheets and photo logs

Assist with RAMS, ITPs, permits and task briefings

Support short-term planning and two-week lookaheads

Liaise with procurement to ensure materials and plant availability

Assist with pre-construction reviews and stakeholder requirements

Support identification and notification of variations

Key Measures of Success

Accurate and timely setting out

Defect-free handover with complete quality documentation

Accurate site records and weekly reporting

Key Relationships

Site Agents and Sub Agents

Engineering and site delivery teams

Client and asset owner technical representatives

Essential Requirements

Previous setting-out experience on water or utility infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of construction methods, H&S and environmental controls

Competent with robotic total stations / EDM equipment

Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering

Strong communication and coordination skills

Proactive, safety-focused and results-driven approach

Desirable

AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Temporary Works coordination experience

CSCS card

Cable avoidance and utility detection training

First Aid certification

NEBOSH or IOSH

SMSTS

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days

Volunteering allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Vehicle or allowance (role dependent)

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Long-service awards