Civil Engineer
Posted Today by Vital Human Resources
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
M5, Salford, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Civil Engineer role focuses on supporting the Smart Metering Programme in Northwest England, specifically in Manchester. The position involves civil activities related to water metering, including installations and reinstatement work, while ensuring compliance with technical standards and legislation. Candidates will receive full training and are expected to maintain high safety and quality standards in their work. A van, fuel card, and tools will be provided for the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver smart meter installations to specifications
- Undertake associated civil works including excavation, pipe exposure, chamber alterations, and reinstatement
- Carry out works safely and compliantly as a NRSWA qualified Civil Operative
- Ensure all reinstatements meet SROH asset standards
- Identify and report defects, leakage issues, legacy installations, or network anomalies in line with process
- Accurately complete job records, asset updates, handheld device inputs, and smart meter commissioning documentation
- Liaise professionally with customers, supervisors and partners
- Maintain vehicles, tools, plant, and PPE to company standards
Key Skills:
- NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) – Civil Operative
- CSCS Card (or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- EUSR registration (utilities related modules)
- Proven experience in water utilities
- Competency in excavation, backfilling, reinstatement
- Strong understanding of working safely on live water networks and within public highways
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title:
Civil Engineer – Water Metering
Location:
Northwest England (Manchester)
Salary:
Competitive rates and progression
Training & Skills:
Full Training provided for the right candidate
Role Overview
We are recruiting Civil Engineers to support delivery of the Smart Metering Programme, a key investment programme focused on reducing leakage, improving network resilience.
The role involves undertaking civil activities, and reinstatement in the public highway. All works must be delivered in accordance with technical standards, Street Works legislation, and performance targets.
Van, fuel card and tools provided
Training start date: 20th April.
Work start date: 6th May
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver smart meter installations to specifications
- Undertake associated civil works including excavation, pipe exposure, chamber alterations, and reinstatement
- Carry out works safely and compliantly as a NRSWA qualified Civil Operative
- Ensure all reinstatements meet SROH asset standards
- Identify and report defects, leakage issues, legacy installations, or network anomalies in line with process
- Accurately complete job records, asset updates, handheld device inputs, and smart meter commissioning documentation
- Liaise professionally with customers, supervisors and partners
- Maintain vehicles, tools, plant, and PPE to company standards
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
- NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) – Civil Operative
- CSCS Card (or equivalent)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- EUSR registration (utilities related modules)
- Proven experience in water utilities.
- Competency in excavation, backfilling, reinstatement.
- Strong understanding of working safely on live water networks and within public highways
Personal Attributes
- Strong safety-first attitude
- Reliable, self-motivated, and organised
- Comfortable working to productivity targets and programme deadlines
- Professional and courteous
- Flexible and adaptable to changing programme priorities