Site Engineer

Posted 29 May 2025
Salary £350 - £400/day
Start Date Immediately
LocationIpswich
Job type Contract
Job DurationLong Term
Discipline Site EngineerCivil Engineering
Reference223546898

Job description

Job Title: Site Engineer – Sewage Treatment Works
Location: Suffolk
Contract Length: 12 Months
Rate: £350 – £400 per day (Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major Sewage Treatment Works (STW) project based in Suffolk. This is a long-term contract offering 12 months of work with competitive day rates, working on a high-profile infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting out and surveying for civils packages including concrete works, pipelines, and MEICA installations

  • Working closely with the Project Manager and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification

  • Managing quality assurance, method statements, risk assessments, and daily site records

  • Ensuring compliance with project drawings and specifications

  • Liaising with subcontractors, design teams and client representatives

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on water or wastewater projects (preferably within the UK Water Industry)

  • Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

  • CSCS card (essential)

  • SMSTS/SSSTS (advantageous)

  • Proficient in AutoCAD and setting out using total stations and GPS

What’s on Offer:

  • Long-term freelance opportunity (12 months)

  • Day rates between £350–£400 (Outside IR35)

  • Opportunity to work on a technically challenging and rewarding infrastructure scheme