Site Engineer (Contract) - Wastewater

  • Mercury Hampton Ltd
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Site Engineer (Contract) Wastewater

Mercury Hampton Engineering & Infrastructure Recruitment

Location: UK Site Based
Contract Type: Contract
Rate: Competitive day rate dependent on experience
Sector: Wastewater Infrastructure

Wastewater experience is essential

Mercury Hampton is supporting a well-established contractor delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued workload, we are recruiting Site Engineer on a contract basis to support wastewater construction projects for a leading contractor within the UK water sector.

The Role

This is a hands-on site role providing technical, organisational and supervisory support to ensure wastewater infrastructure works are delivered safely, accurately and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting out and surveying wastewater infrastructure works

  • Acting as the main technical adviser on site

  • Interpreting drawings, specifications and quantities

  • Ensuring materials and workmanship meet project standards

  • Coordinating subcontractors and site teams

  • Monitoring quality control and health & safety

  • Attending site meetings and preparing reports

  • Resolving technical issues as they arise

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer on wastewater projects

  • Strong setting out and surveying capability

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

  • Contract or freelance experience preferred

  • Relevant engineering qualification advantageous