Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Rate: £350 - £400/day Outside IR35
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: June 2026
Are you an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking for your next challenge on a major reservoir and water infrastructure project? We are recruiting for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a significant reservoir improvement / water infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work and career progression opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer with a strong background in heavy civils, water, infrastructure, earthworks, reinforced concrete and major projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Overseeing engineering activities across the reservoir project
* Managing and reviewing setting out activities
* Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation
* Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification
* Managing subcontractors and site teams
* Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and client representatives
* Managing temporary works coordination requirements
* Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries
* Supporting planning and sequencing of works
* Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with project requirements
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Senior Engineer on civil engineering projects
* Reservoir, water, highways, flood defence, utilities or heavy civils experience desirable
* Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete and infrastructure delivery
* Experience managing engineers and subcontractors
* CSCS Card
* SMSTS / SSSTS beneficial
* Temporary Works knowledge advantageous
* Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Experience
* Reservoir upgrades or heavy earthworks projects
* Water treatment or AMP framework experience
* NEC contract awareness
* Environmental Agency or water sector project experience
* Heavy civils contractor background
What’s On Offer
* Long-term project pipeline
* Competitive rates / package
* Major infrastructure project exposure
* Strong team environment
* Opportunity to work on complex reservoir engineering works
If you're a Senior Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering, water infrastructure, reservoir projects or heavy civils, apply today with your CV
Salary description
£350.00 - £400.00 per day