About this role Site Engineer – Civil Engineering / Utilities Location: Basingstoke, RG22 5NZ Salary: Up to £45,000 + Car
Allowance Type: Permanent Hours: 45 hours per week We are recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join our client's team in Basingstoke on a permanent basis. This role is suited to someone with a strong civil engineering and infrastructure background, particularly in setting out, utilities, sewers, drainage, pipelines, open-cut trenching and water/wastewater projects. The Role You will provide engineering support on site, ensuring works are accurately set out and delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Setting out works, establishing levels and maintaining survey control. Supporting sewer, drainage, pipeline and utility infrastructure works, including open-cut trenching and excavations. Carrying out site checks to ensure works meet drawings and specifications. Maintaining site records, diaries, allocation sheets and engineering documentation. Preparing and maintaining ITPs and task briefings. Identifying and resolving technical issues. Working closely with the Site Agent and site team to plan and coordinate works. Supporting health, safety, environmental and quality requirements. Identifying opportunities for value engineering and improved working methods. About You Essential requirements: Previous experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong setting-out experience and ability to work from construction drawings. Experience with sewers, open-cut trenching, utilities and civils infrastructure. Background in water, wastewater, drainage or pipeline projects. Good understanding of construction methods, site procedures and health and safety. SSSTS or SMSTS. Good communication and organisational skills. Living within approximately one hour of Basingstoke. Desirable: Previous Thames Water project experience. Experience with robotic total stations, EDMs or other surveying equipment. AutoCAD and MS Office knowledge. Temporary Works Coordination experience. CSCS card. Experience in a self-delivery environment, working with the contractor's own site teams, operatives and plant. Important – Relevant Experience This position is specifically for candidates with a civil engineering/infrastructure background, rather than general residential utilities experience gained primarily on housing developments. We are looking for experience on infrastructure projects involving: Water and wastewater. Sewers and drainage. Pipelines. Open-cut trenching. Civil engineering and utilities infrastructure.
