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- On-site, Portsmouth
- Commute
- Cycle to work scheme


Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
You have demonstrable experience working as a Site Engineer within the water, utilities, civils or infrastructure sectors and, importantly, you enjoy being out on site and close to the construction activity.
You'll be confident in setting out, surveying and interpreting engineering drawings and competent using modern surveying equipment including GPS and Total Station. You'll also have the practical confidence to inspect works as they progress, challenge anything that isn't right and make sure the required quality standards are being achieved.
You'll have a strong understanding of quality assurance, inspection processes and construction standards, with experience of maintaining accurate records and ensuring works are delivered to specification.
You'll be organised, detail-focused and able to manage your workload effectively while working closely with the wider project team.
A full and valid UK driving licence is essential.
Nice to have
Experience working on pipeline, clean water, utilities or major civils projects would be highly advantageous, together with an understanding of working within a regulated utility environment.
A qualification in Civil Engineering (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent) would be advantageous.
A CSCS card and EUSR Water Hygiene qualification are desirable.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
Visa & relocation
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The role
We are ambitious... and keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you, who are interested in developing their engineering experience in the world of utilities.
We're looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join our team, helping to deliver essential water infrastructure across the region.
This is a hands-on, site-focused engineering role for someone who enjoys being out where the work is happening. You'll spend the majority of your day on site, setting out, surveying and checking the quality of works as they progress, alongside maintaining the accurate technical and quality records that underpin successful delivery.
You'll work closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager and wider delivery team, making sure works are built accurately, safely and to the required quality standards.
The Project...
You'll be supporting the delivery of the Farlington Pipeline and Pumping Station, a major infrastructure scheme that will strengthen the region's water network and help support future demand.
What you'll do
Here are some of the activities you'll be involved in...
- Carrying out setting out and surveying duties to support pipeline construction activities.
- Using modern surveying equipment and systems including GPS and Total Station.
- Quality checking works throughout construction, including concrete and other key construction activities, ensuring they meet drawings, specifications and required standards, and maintaining accurate records of inspections.
- Providing hands-on engineering support to the Site Manager and wider project team.
- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Completing and maintaining accurate quality records, inspection reports and site documentation.
- Supporting the delivery of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring hold points and quality requirements are properly followed.
- Monitoring construction activities and identifying technical or quality issues early.
- Problem solving on site and providing technical guidance to delivery teams.
- Supporting the preparation and review of RAMS, permits and other project documentation.
- Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives to ensure the smooth delivery of works.
- Ensuring surveying equipment is maintained, calibrated and used correctly.
- Promoting a strong Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental culture across site activities.
We'd love to hear from you if...
What Next
You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!
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