Civils Site Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive Civils Site Engineer to join YTL Construction UK.

Based across projects within the Wessex Water region, covering Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater and surrounding areas, you'll play a key role in delivering a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes.

We aim to keep travel times below 90 minutes each way, with many of our team travelling an hour or less.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering essential infrastructure projects while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What you'll do

As a Civils Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical delivery and day-to-day engineering support of civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• setting out works and providing accurate line and level control
• ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with design specifications, drawings and project requirements
• supporting the site management team with planning, coordination and delivery of works
• monitoring quality standards and ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry regulations
• promoting and maintaining a strong safety-first culture across all site activities
• assisting with risk management, method statements and safe systems of work
• liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery
• producing and maintaining accurate site records, surveys and quality documentation
• capturing and managing as-built information to support project handover and asset records
• raising and managing Requests for Information (RFIs) and working closely with designers to resolve technical queries and design discrepancies
• supporting the successful delivery of project objectives through effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving.

What you'll need

• Experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of setting out techniques and surveying equipment.
• Experience with above and below-ground structures, pipelines and associated civil works.
• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Previous experience within the water or wastewater industry.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Working at Height training.
• Manual Handling training.
• Experience using AutoCAD, GPS and total station equipment.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.