Site Engineer

£350.00 per day - 9 months

Date Posted: Tuesday 27 January 2026

, Ref: 68

A large, well-established contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to work on a water infrastructure scheme in Teesside. Ideally, candidates will have previous experience working in the water sector.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Support the delivery of a water infrastructure scheme, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget
  • Coordinate day-to-day site activities
  • Ensure compliance with UK water industry standards, client specifications (e.g., Northumbrian Water), and relevant legislation
  • Assist with planning, programming, and progress reporting against agreed project milestones
  • Monitor quality of workmanship, ensuring installations meet design and technical requirements
  • Promote and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards, including RAMS and toolbox talks
  • Support commissioning, testing, and handover of completed works
  • Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, as-built information, and progress reports
  • Identify and help resolve technical or site-based issues to minimise disruption and delays

Experience Required:

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on water infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with Northumbrian Water or other UK water sector standards
  • Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, utilities, or water sector installations
  • Ability to manage multiple site activities and coordinate subcontractors effectively
  • Competent in using site documentation, reporting, and progress tracking

Remuneration:

  • £325 - £400 per shift (dependent on experience)

This is a temporary position and Corepeople Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers to the hirer.

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