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 management
What 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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