Site Engineer

Hays Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire; East of England; England 5 days ago

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Site Engineer focuses on setting out for pipeline installation, earthworks and associated civils.

What the role involves

  • Setting out for pipeline installation, earthworks and associated civils.
  • Managing quality checks, as‑built records and technical compliance.
  • Supporting the Site Agent with daily engineering and construction activities.
  • Contributing to problem‑solving and continuous improvement Onsite.
  • A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent.
  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer within heavy civils, ideally in the water industry.

Skills and requirements

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Candidate fit

  • Profile Tier 1 civil engineering contractor co-delivering a major clean water pipeline in East Anglia.
  • This is a full-time permanent position based in the Cambridgeshire area.
  • Support the successful setting‑out, quality control and technical delivery of pipeline works, ensuring activities are completed safely, accurately and in line with the programme.

Additional role context

  • A valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.
  • Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience).
  • 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
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