Site Engineer

We are recruiting a Site Engineer to join a tier-two civil engineering contractor on a major water infrastructure project based near Portsmouth. This is a direct delivery role requiring a hands-on engineer to take full ownership of site accuracy, setting out, and engineering control for a high-profile asset upgrade. The Role As Site Engineer, you will be embedded in the live delivery team, providing setting-out precision and practical technical problem-solving on the ground. Your day-to-day will involve: Direct Delivery Setting Out: Executing precise dimensional and engineering control across civils, structural, and groundwork packages. Technical Interface: Reviewing drawings, updating site CAD files, and raising TQs and RFIs to resolve design queries instantly. Quality and Handover: Managing quality control on the ground through strict enforcement of ITPs, as-builts, and gathering final handover documentation. Subcontractor Coordination: Monitoring daily outputs, coordinating trades, and maintaining accurate records through site diaries and progress photos. HSEQ Compliance: Enforcing a strong safety culture, ensuring all operations strictly adhere to Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and RAMS. Essential Requirements Direct Delivery Experience: A proven track record working in a direct site delivery capacity for a civil engineering contractor. Water Sector Background: Practical site engineering experience working on UK water infrastructure projects (clean water, ..... full job details .....