Site Engineer - Wastewater

Job Reference LM/SE/0725
Closing Date Monday 28th July 2025 at 12:00
Location (25% approx) and England (75% approx.)
Contract Permanent
Travelling Required Yes

Lagan MEICA Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is recruiting for a Site Engineer.

Job Role: Site Engineer - Wastewater

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Reporting to: Project Manager

Location: Northern Ireland (25% approx) and England (75% approx.)

Company Overview

Lagan MEICA Ltd is a leading specialist in process, mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering, delivering comprehensive design, installation, and commissioning services for new-build water and wastewater treatment plants. With a broad range of in-house expertise, we offer fully integrated turnkey solutions setting us apart from the competition.

We are proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, recognising our values and commitment to being a Great Place to Work.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Site Engineer to oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities to support the delivery of Wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves supervising on-site teams, ensuring technical compliance and driving project delivery to meet quality, safety and deadlines.

We are looking for an ambitious team player who wants to work in a fast-paced, environment, and is willing to learn from the challenges of the industry. You will be driven to make an impact and be hands on from day one.

What you'll do

Some of your responsibilities as a Site Engineer will include;

Health, Safety and Environment

  • Responsible for the safety of your work and those around you
  • Recognising danger and report risks to the Project Manager without delay
  • Comply with Lagan MEICA HSEQ standards and policies
  • Reporting of near misses and accidents
  • Carry out Toolbox Talks

Job Quality

  • Be aware of the potential risks to the job and how to minimise or eliminate these
  • Liaise with the Project Manager or other teams to discuss potential quality issues
  • Carry out reasonable instructions, and constructively feedback any perceived risks or issues
  • Ensure the work being carried out meets the specifications

Project Supervision

  • Lead and supervise site activities
  • Manage and coordinate the work of subcontractors, junior engineers, and site operatives.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Liaise with project managers, consultants, and clients to ensure smooth communication and alignment.

What you'll bring

As a Site Engineer it is essential to have;

  • Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management or related discipline
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Engineer
  • Experience in site engineering within the Water or Wastewater sector
  • Strong understanding of Wastewater treatment processes and pumping stations
  • Proven experience in a site engineering role with multi-disciplinary exposure.
  • A Full Driving License permitting you to drive in the UK
  • Confident with IT and software including MS Office
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
  • CSCS/CSR Card

Desirable Criteria

  • SSSTS or SMSTS
  • IOSH Managing Safely and/or NEBOSH Construction Certification
  • Chartered or working towards chartership
  • Experience working with water utilities
  • First Aid Training

How we'll reward you

In return, we offer an attractive, competitive salary and a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities. At our Head Office in Belfast, we have an on-site Gym and Wellbeing Hub which is available for use to all our employees.

  • Our Core Benefits for this role include:
  • Excellent Annual Leave allowance
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
  • Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Program with money off dental, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy to name just a few
  • Ongoing Health and Wellbeing activities
  • Car Allowance or Site Vehicle & Fuel Card
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Plan

    Your application
    At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support – we'll do whatever we can to help.

    We wish you every success in your application.

    LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER
The closing date for completed applications is
Monday 28th July 2025 at 12:00
LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER