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.