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Site Engineer

Search Consultancy LtdHigher Ferry, Chester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Site Engineer on vital clean water projects, you'll gain invaluable experience in essential infrastructure development while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This role is perfect for a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with a strong background in civil engineering or utilities, offering clear career progression and ongoing development opportunities within a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you're looking to make a tangible impact and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Higher Ferry, Chester, United Kingdom
Posted
3 days ago

Job Description

Site Engineer - Clean Water Projects Location: Chester Sector: Utilities / Clean Water Employment Type: Contract We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering clean water projects for United Utilities across the Chester area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented engineer with experience in water, utilities, groundworks, or civil engineering projects who is looking to play a key role in the successful delivery of essential infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities Setting out and surveying works in accordance with design drawings and specifications. Ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Producing and maintaining accurate site records, as-built drawings, and quality documentation.

Coordinating with site management, subcontractors, and the client team. Managing quality assurance processes, inspections, and testing requirements. Monitoring progress and reporting on project performance. Supporting the delivery team with technical queries and engineering solutions.

Assisting with planning and programming of works to ensure project milestones are achieved. Requirements Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, utilities, water, or infrastructure projects. Experience working on clean water schemes would be highly advantageous.

Strong setting out experience using GPS, total station, and surveying equipment. Good understanding of quality assurance procedures and engineering standards. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications. CSCS Card essential. SSSTS. HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

Full UK Driving Licence. What's on Offer Competitive salary package. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Clear career progression within a growing and well-established contractor. Long-term secured workload through major utility frameworks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Engineer looking to work on high-profile clean water projects and develop their career within a successful and expanding civil engineering business. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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