Civil Engineer

We build, we transform, and we connect. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.

Are you ready to work with us to deliver a variety of high-quality engineering and construction solutions, whilst making a positive difference to the communities we operate in?

If so, we are currently looking for civils Site Engineers & Senior Engineers to work in our Northeast England site.

Project outline

As part of the Living Water Enterprise Farrans currently have project sites in the Northeast & East Anglia. These are all part of AMP8 which will see awards of work covering over 12 years, works in two locations for Farrans have already commenced.

The Northeast being one of these, which sees the improvement of the underground network of water pipes, constructing a new 24km, 800mm diameter pipeline, crossing underneath the River Tees and Alwent Beck to a depth of 50 metres. Around 200,000 customers will benefit from this work

As an Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Building strong working relationships with the Engineering team and sub-contractors.


• Assisting in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity.


• Assisting in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc.


• Providing engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered.


• Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances


• Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks ensuring that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly.


• Ensuring workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out.


• Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work.


• Taking a proactive approach to managing Health and Safety on site.


• Coordinating and supervising temporary works as required.


• Implementing a regime of test and inspection plans for all works on site.

Required Skills and Experience

• Hold a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent


• Previous experience in Transportation or Water engineering projects


• Experience in one of more of ducting, road alignment or drainage


• Sound knowledge of engineering, legislation and Health and Safety


• Familiar and works with RAMS and 3 day look up


• Working knowledge of the complete Microsoft Office suite


• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD


• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning and organizational skills


• Hold full UK driving license

What we can offer you

Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

Car allowance

Payment of an annual professional membership

Contributory pensions plan up to 6%

Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included)

34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Enhanced family policies

If you are interested in completing travel, throughout your career with Farrans this is something we can offer, working across the UK & ROI. When living away from home, we cover the cost of accommodation, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.