Basingstoke, Hampshire | Permanent | £45,000 – £50,000 [DOE]
We are currently representing a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering key water and wastewater infrastructure schemes across the South as part of a long-term Thames Water framework. Due to continued growth within the utilities sector, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure and developer services projects in Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering complex water infrastructure works, including sewer installations, drainage infrastructure, utility diversions, pipelines, and associated heavy civils packages.
The Role
As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure works on site, ensuring engineering activities are carried out safely, accurately, and in line with programme requirements. You will be involved in setting out, quality assurance, subcontractor coordination, and supporting the wider delivery team across sewer infrastructure and associated civils packages.
Key Responsibilities
Setting out for sewer infrastructure, drainage, pipelines, and associated civils works in accordance with design drawings
Supporting the day-to-day delivery of utilities and infrastructure operations on site
Ensuring works are carried out in line with quality, safety, and environmental standards
Coordinating with subcontractors, utilities teams, and site operatives
Assisting with QA documentation, inspections, and as-built records
Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to the project team
Resolving technical queries and liaising with the design team where required
Supporting delivery of manholes, sewer upgrades, utility diversions, and associated infrastructure works
Project Overview
The works form part of a major water infrastructure framework supporting upgrades to existing wastewater networks and new residential developments across Hampshire.
Works include:
Construction of new sewer infrastructure and associated manholes
Upgrades and capacity improvements to existing sewer networks
Drainage and wastewater infrastructure enhancements
Utility and developer services infrastructure works
Supporting future residential development and improving resilience across the existing network
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within water infrastructure, utilities, or heavy civils
Experience on sewer infrastructure, drainage, pipelines, utility diversions, or wastewater projects
Strong setting out and technical engineering understanding
Ability to work effectively within a busy site team environment
Experience coordinating subcontractors and ensuring quality delivery on site
Essential Qualifications
Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
CSCS Card
Desirable
SMSTS
Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
EUSR National Water Hygiene
Previous experience working on utilities or water infrastructure frameworks
Why Apply
Join a leading contractor delivering major water infrastructure schemes
Long-term permanent opportunity with strong career progression
Competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 DOE
Company pension and additional benefits package
Opportunity to work on complex wastewater and infrastructure projects across the South
If you’re interested, apply now. Alternatively, if you know someone suitable, please get in touch with Cleo at Red Sky Personnel
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year