Field Engineer-Pipe - Heavy Civil
Field Engineer-Pipe - Heavy Civil
An experienced Field Engineer is required to support the delivery of major heavy civil and underground infrastructure projects. Working closely with site management, subcontractors and design teams, you will provide technical guidance and ensure pipe installation activities are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Set out and inspect pipelines, drainage systems, manholes, chambers and associated structures.
- Review construction drawings, specifications and method statements, identifying and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Coordinate daily pipework activities with supervisors, subcontractors and other site disciplines.
- Monitor levels, alignment, gradients, tolerances and installation quality using appropriate surveying equipment.
- Prepare inspection and test plans, quality records, as-built information and daily progress reports.
- Support surveying, quantity tracking, materials control and verification of completed works.
- Raise technical queries and contribute to the resolution of design, ground condition and construction challenges.
- Ensure work is undertaken in compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality procedures.
- Assist with planning, sequencing and coordination to maintain progress against the construction programme.
About you
You will have proven experience in a site-based engineering role within heavy civil engineering, utilities, highways, tunnelling or infrastructure construction. Strong knowledge of pipework installation, drainage systems, trenching, bedding, backfilling and testing is essential. Experience working with reinforced concrete structures and large-diameter pipelines would be advantageous.
Applicants should hold a relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience. Competence in reading engineering drawings and specifications, carrying out setting out and using surveying instruments is required. Familiarity with digital site records and standard engineering software will also be beneficial.
What is required
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively under programme pressure.
- Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary site team.
- Relevant site or professional certifications, where applicable.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex infrastructure works while developing your technical and project delivery experience in a challenging site environment.
Field Engineer-Pipe - Heavy Civil
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