Permanent Site Engineer Staff Role | Water Infrastructure Projects!
Full-time, Permanent position
Location: Peterborough
Sector: Water Industry
Site-based role
Great salary + excellent benefits
Are you a Site Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join a leading contractor delivering major projects in the water industry. As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in hands-on site delivery while continuing to develop your skills on long-term frameworks.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Site Engineer to join a growing team working across civil infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the water industry. This Site Engineer role will involve setting-out, surveying, and supporting the successful delivery of works on site.
As a Site Engineer, you’ll work closely with site teams and subcontractors to ensure accuracy, quality, and safety across all stages of construction. This is a great opportunity for a Site Engineer who enjoys being fully involved in practical site delivery.
Key Responsibilities
As a Site Engineer, you will:
Carry out setting-out, alignment, and levels checks using Total Station and GPS
Produce as-built surveys and QA records to support project delivery
Provide technical input and support to site operations as a Site Engineer
Work closely with subcontractors and engineers to ensure smooth delivery
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance
Assist with communication between site teams and stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this Site Engineer role, you will have:
Experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Qualifications needed: HND or HNC / Civil Engineering Technician Level 4, with CAD and BIM proficiency.
Strong setting-out and surveying experience using Total Station and GPS
Knowledge of drainage, earthworks, and general civils
Confidence working independently as a Site Engineer on site
A CSCS card and full UK driving licence
Why Join as a Site Engineer?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Engineer to secure a permanent role with excellent benefits and long-term career progression in the water industry.
Competitive salary
️ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension & Life Assurance
Private medical & wellbeing support
Cycle to Work & lifestyle benefits
Training and progression opportunities for every Site Engineer
Apply Now
If you’re a Site Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity in the water industry, apply now with your CV to be considered.
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included