Senior Site Engineer

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