Senior Site Engineer

Senior Site Engineer - Water Project - Civil Engineering - Major Infrastructure Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Rate: £350 - £400/day Outside IR35 Contract Type: Freelance Start Date: June 2026 Are you an experienced Senior Site Engineer looking for your next challenge on a major reservoir and water infrastructure project? We are recruiting for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a significant reservoir improvement / water infrastructure scheme, offering long-term work and career progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer with a strong background in heavy civils, water, infrastructure, earthworks, reinforced concrete and major projects. Key Responsibilities * Overseeing engineering activities across the reservoir project * Managing and reviewing setting out activities * Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, WPPs and QA documentation * Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and specification * Managing subcontractors and site teams * Liaising with Site Agents, Project Managers and client representatives * Managing temporary works coordination requirements * Reviewing drawings and resolving technical queries * Supporting planning and sequencing of works * Maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with project requirements Requirements * Previous experience as a Senior Engineer on civil engineering projects * Reservoir, water, highways, flood defence, utilities or heavy civils experience desirable * Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete and infrastructure delivery * Experience managing engineers and subcontractors * CSCS Card * SMSTS / SSSTS beneficial * Temporary Works knowledge advantageous * Ability to read technical drawings and specifications * Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Experience * Reservoir upgrades or heavy earthworks projects * Water treatment or AMP framework experience * NEC contract awareness * Environmental Agency or water sector project experience * Heavy civils contractor background What’s On Offer * Long-term project pipeline * Competitive rates / package * Major infrastructure project exposure * Strong team environment * Opportunity to work on complex reservoir engineering works If you're a Senior Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering, water infrastructure, reservoir projects or heavy civils, apply today with your CV