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About The Role

MWH have now been awarded Projects at Dukinfield, Aston-Under-Lyne, Arnfield, Godley, Hyde and Wigan and Skelmersdale across the AMP8 Framework Agreement with United Utilities. We are looking to strengthen our Construction and Project delivery teams with Site Engineers assigned to a project or section within our programme of work.

Reporting to the Senior Site Engineer or Sub-Agent, you will be part of the Site Engineering team ensuring the effective planning, control, and delivery of engineering activities on site. The Civil Site Engineer will provide accurate setting out, technical assurance, quality control, and safety leadership across construction operations, supporting the project team to achieve right-first-time delivery in line with design, programme, budget, and industry standards. The role is fundamental in ensuring works are executed safely, accurately, and efficiently, while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Delivery & Technical Control

  • Lead the setting out and dimensional control of works, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design specifications.
  • Maintain and manage survey equipment including calibration and routine checks.
  • Maintain accurate as‑built records, surveys, and drawings.
  • Raise and manage Technical Queries (TQs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Support development of construction methodologies, temporary works requirements, and build sequences.

Quality Assurance & Technical Assurance

  • Develop, manage and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Manage NCRs, corrective actions, and quality control documentation
  • Apply quality assurance principles to ensure the scheme is delivered as designed
  • Provide technical guidance to site teams to ensure compliance with project and industry standards

Health, Safety & Environment

  • Write and review RAMS / Safe Systems of Work
  • Promote and lead a positive safety culture, supporting Zero Harm objectives
  • Issue permits to work

Planning & Progress Control

  • Input to short‑term lookahead programmes
  • Monitor progress against programme and report productivity
  • Support procurement activities through material take‑offs, scheduling, ordering, and tracking

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

  • Provide coaching, technical guidance, and support to graduate and trainee engineers
  • Support non‑working supervisors in delivering safe and high‑quality works
  • Liaise with subcontractors, monitor performance and ensure integration with overall works

Digital Engineering & Innovation

  • Utilise digital tools (BIM, AutoCAD, Pix4D) to support accurate control of works
  • Promote continuous improvement and innovation in engineering delivery

About You

Essential

  • 3–5+ years' experience as a Site/Project Engineer within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects
  • Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong setting out, surveying, and technical engineering skills
  • Demonstrable experience with QA systems, ITPs, and NCR management
  • Strong understanding of CDM, construction safety, and site procedures
  • SMSTS/IOSH qualification
  • CSCS card (appropriate level)
  • Experience managing subcontractors and supplier interfaces
  • Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable

  • Professional accreditation or working toward (e.g., ICE)
  • Knowledge of the water industry or similar regulated sectors
  • Experience with BIM and digital engineering tools
  • HNC/HND considered with relevant experience
  • Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) - or working towards

Competencies

Technical

  • Engineering control & setting out
  • Quality assurance & quality control
  • Temporary works
  • Lifting operations
  • Health & safety leadership
  • Short‑term planning & programming
  • Material management
  • Site records and documentation

Behavioural

  • Strong communicator and collaborator
  • Drives for results and continuous improvement
  • Technically curious with a desire for innovation
  • Able to coach and support others
  • Demonstrates integrity, trust, and respect

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. 

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. 

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day. 

What MWH offer 

Packages include -  

A competitive salary 

Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) 

Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) 

Contribution Pension scheme 

Life Assurance 

Health Insurance 

Private Medical Insurance 

And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc 

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