Site Engineer
Location:
Droitwich Spa (Severn Trent Water Framework)
Business Unit:
Infrastructure
Day Rate:
£320 – £350
About J Coffey
J Coffey is a leading construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and building projects across the UK. With a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, we partner with public and private clients to bring vital infrastructure to life - especially in the UK water sector, where resilience, compliance, and sustainability are key.
Role Overview
As a Site Engineer with J Coffey Infrastructure, you will play a key role in delivering a long-term water infrastructure and groundworks project based in Droitwich. This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring strong technical ability, accuracy, and proactive coordination with on-site teams.
You will be responsible for setting out using Leica equipment, managing QA processes, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. The role involves close collaboration with Tier 2 subcontractors - experience in this environment is highly preferable - and requires a strong understanding of civil engineering and utilities construction.
This position offers a long-term opportunity within a reputable contractor, working as part of a professional and supportive infrastructure delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
* Setting out and surveying using Leica instruments.
* Supporting and coordinating works of Tier 2 subcontractors.
* Delivering water infrastructure and civil engineering packages to high standards.
* Managing QA documentation, as-built surveys, and daily site records.
* Working closely with site management to ensure programme and H&S compliance.
* Providing technical input and practical solutions to on-site challenges.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering / infrastructure
* Competent with Leica total stations and GPS equipment
* Strong understanding of groundworks and utilities (ideally water-related)
* Experience working for and with Tier 2 subcontractors – highly preferable
* CSCS card (required), SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous
* Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
* Long-term contract with a reputable infrastructure contractor
* Competitive day rate: £320 – £350 per day
* Opportunity to work on key regional water and civils projects
* Supportive and professional project team environment