Job Description:

Senior Site Engineer - Water Project - Civil Engineering - Major Infrastructure 

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire 
Rate: £350 - £390/day 
Contract Type: Freelance
Start Date: 1st September 2026

Are you an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking for your next challenge on a major water infrastructure project? We are recruiting for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a significant Sewage Treatment Works (STW) improvement / water infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work and career progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer with a strong background in heavy civils, water, infrastructure, structures, reinforced concrete and major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing engineering activities across the Sewage Treatment Works (STW) site 
• Managing and reviewing setting out activities
• Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification
• Managing subcontractors and site teams
• Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and client representatives
• Managing temporary works coordination requirements
• Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries
• Supporting planning and sequencing of works
• Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with project requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Site Engineer on civil engineering projects
• Reservoir, water, highways, flood defence, utilities or heavy civils experience desirable
• Strong understanding of structures, concrete, drainage, utilties, ducting for pipework and infrastructure delivery
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS / SSSTS beneficial
• Temporary Works knowledge advantageous
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

• Water Treatment upgrades or heavy civils projects
• Water treatment or AMP framework experience
• NEC contract awareness
• Environmental Agency or water sector project experience
• Heavy civils contractor background

What’s On Offer

• Long-term project pipeline
• Competitive rates / package
• Major infrastructure project exposure
• Strong team environment
• Opportunity to work on complex reservoir engineering works

If you're a Senior Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering, water infrastructure, reservoir projects or heavy civils, apply today with your CV.