Location: Harpenden
Contract Type: Temporary (6 months, ASAP start)
Pay Rate: £400-£450 per day (Umbrella PAYE only)
Working Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
The Opportunity
Join a leading UK infrastructure contractor on a significant upgrade project at a large sewage treatment facility in Harpenden. This site-based role offers the chance to work on modernising essential assets, ensuring long-term reliability and compliance with environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engineering support and technical assurance on site.
Manage health & safety documentation and compliance
Assist trainee and graduate engineers
Perform setting out and surveying duties
Supervise site engineers and coordinate with delivery teams
Monitor construction progress and maintain accurate records
Support value engineering and resolve technical queries
Report to the site agent and contribute to site managementWhat You'll Need to Succeed
HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
Experience on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects
Proficiency in setting out, surveying, and interpreting technical drawings/specifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of construction methods, health & safety, and site quality procedures
Experience with temporary works and relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office)
CSCS Card (White or Black) and Thames Water Safety Passport (required)
CAT & Genny training/course (preferable; can be completed after starting)
SMSTS (preferable)
Drug & alcohol testing required
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