Site Engineer
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £350 to £400 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Waterlooville, PO7 7TP |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Site Engineer (Water Infrastructure / ECI Phase)
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Contract Rate: £350 - £400 per day (LTD - IR35 Determination Pending)
Duration: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Project Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Site Engineer to join a principal delivery contractor on an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and initial site preparation phase for a key Water Treatment Works (WTW) scheme in Waterlooville.
This long-term contract offers excellent project continuity as it transitions from early site investigation, utility tracing, and constructability planning through to full civil engineering delivery under AMP8. You will lead front-line engineering setting out, survey verification, and technical oversight across ground investigations, service mark-outs, and early works civil infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Setting Out & Surveying: Execute precise setting out and topographic verification for ground investigations, trial holes, utility diversions, deep drainage, and site establishment works using modern GPS and Total Station equipment.
Service Avoidance & Permits: Issue and enforce Permits to Dig, conducting comprehensive underground utility location checks using
CAT & Genny equipment prior to breaking ground.
Technical Interface: Review design models and construction drawings to resolve Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) early during the ECI stage.
Quality & Assurance (QA): Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), track site tolerances, record daily site diaries, and ensure strict compliance with client specifications and water authority standards.
Site Supervision: Work alongside the Site Manager and General Foreman to supervise specialist survey teams, ground investigation contractors, and early civils gangs.
Requirements & Qualifications
Water Sector Background: Proven track record as a Site Engineer delivering civil engineering or asset upgrade schemes on UK water or wastewater facilities (WTW / WwTW).
ECI / Ground Investigation Experience: Practical setting out experience on early site setups, trial hole investigations, utility tracing, and groundworks.
Qualifications: HND, HNC, or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent practical industry experience).
Mandatory Tickets:
Valid CSCS Card (Gold / Black or Academic/Professionally Qualified)
SSSTS or SMSTS
EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
Desirable: First Aid at Work, CAT & Genny / Service Avoidance training, and Temporary Works Supervisor certification.
If this is something that interests you please apply or reach out directly.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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