Site Engineer
CV-LibraryNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 14 September 2026
Apply NowElvet Recruitment are recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of a long-standing civil engineering main contractor to help deliver schemes across the North East
The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years.
Duties as Senior Site Engineer:
* Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards.
* Supervision of assistant engineers.
* Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
* Provide accurate and clear setting out for works.
* Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
* Arrange formal checking of setting out.
* Complete inspection and test plans.
* Keep accurate daily site diary.
* Preparation of 4 weekly programmes.
* Provide accurate measurements for materials required.
* Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting.
* Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding.
* Carry out testing / sampling of materials.
* Provide assistance to the measurement department.
* Maintain survey books.
* Take receipt of materials and perform checks.
Experience Required as Site Engineer:
* Must have proven experience working as Site Engineer on civil engineering projects (£5m+).
* Must have full knowledge with: Water, Treatment Plants, Concrete, Foundations and RC Framework
* Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary of up to £50,000 (DOE) plus generous package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years.
Duties as Senior Site Engineer:
* Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards.
* Supervision of assistant engineers.
* Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works.
* Provide accurate and clear setting out for works.
* Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided.
* Arrange formal checking of setting out.
* Complete inspection and test plans.
* Keep accurate daily site diary.
* Preparation of 4 weekly programmes.
* Provide accurate measurements for materials required.
* Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting.
* Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding.
* Carry out testing / sampling of materials.
* Provide assistance to the measurement department.
* Maintain survey books.
* Take receipt of materials and perform checks.
Experience Required as Site Engineer:
* Must have proven experience working as Site Engineer on civil engineering projects (£5m+).
* Must have full knowledge with: Water, Treatment Plants, Concrete, Foundations and RC Framework
* Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Remuneration:
On offer is a salary of up to £50,000 (DOE) plus generous package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment