Civil Site Engineer

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Senior / Site Engineer on behalf of a reputable heavy civil engineering contractor delivering key projects for the Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework, running until 2030.

Work is secured across Yorkshire, with a strong pipeline concentrated in South Yorkshire. This contractor is a long‑standing specialist in complex civil engineering, delivering deep drainage, shaft sinking, pumping stations, in‑situ concrete structures and more. They have grown year-on-year to a £500m+ turnover and Yorkshire is now a key area for them for the future. They offer a Senior Site Engineer or Site Engineer the opportunity to take ownership of engineering delivery while supporting with documentation and site supervision.

Duties:

• Setting out for deep drainage, manholes, concrete structures, tanks and associated civils
• Conducting site surveys and maintaining accurate engineering records
• Producing RAMS, permits and site documentation
• Oversee / supervise Temporary Works aspects on site
• Updating and managing site paperwork, QA records and as‑built information
• Check rebar & shuttering and oversee concrete pours
• Coordinating with Site Manager, Project Manager and wider delivery team
• Supporting planning, sequencing and safe systems of work
• Monitoring progress, quality and compliance on site

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of drainage gradients, rebar, shuttering / formwork and temporary works
• Ability to supervise teams and support site management
• Experience delivering works for water sector clients (Yorkshire Water or similar) beneficial
• Must hold CSCS and full UK driving licence
• Ideally hold an industry‑relevant Degree/HND

Remuneration:

Salary up to £62,000 (DOE) plus:

Company car or allowance, fuel, 27 days annual leave, pension scheme and additional benefits / perks included.

(Please note: the typical working week for this contractor is 50 hours).

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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