Site Engineer

CarmichaelUK; Perth; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is recruiting a Site Engineer to lead setting-out and QA on a major highways infrastructure project in Scotland. You will work with a skilled team on earthworks, drainage, roads and concrete structures, ensuring compliance with drawings and ITPs.

Candidates should have a strong setting-out background, experience on large infra schemes, CSCS and a full UK driving licence. IEL/RAMS support and on-site collaboration with subcontractors are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer on highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out background with proven QA/ITP experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• CSCS card at minimum and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting-out duties for highways and civil works.
• Ensure works align with drawings and specifications.
• Manage QA processes and maintain quality records (ITPs).
• Produce and review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Complete as-built surveys and documentation.
• Perform site surveys using Leica, Trimble and GPS equipment.
• Liaise with Site Agents, Sub-Agents, Foremen and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against programme and report.
• Ensure safety procedures and RAMS are followed.

Skills

Setting out

Quality assurance

ITPs

Engineering drawings

GPS surveying

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica surveying

Trimble surveying

GPS

Job description

SITE ENGINEER - MAJOR HIGHWAYS PROJECT - SCOTLAND - CONTRACT (Inside IR35)

Site Engineer currently required by a leading civil engineering main contractor, who require an experienced Site Engineer to join a major highways infrastructure project in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile scheme involving earthworks, drainage, roads, reinforced concrete structures and associated infrastructure works.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all setting out duties for highways and civil engineering works
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Manage quality assurance processes and maintain quality records
• Produce and review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Complete as-built surveys and documentation
• Perform site surveys using Leica, Trimble and GPS equipment
• Liaise with Site Agents, Sub Agents, Foremen and subcontractors
• Monitor and report progress against programme
• Ensure works are completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Support the delivery of reinforced concrete structures, drainage and highways packages
• Identify and resolve engineering issues on site
• Assist with RAMS reviews and permit systems where required

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on highways or major infrastructure projects
• Strong setting out background
• Experience of quality assurance, ITPs, inspections and handover documentation
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete structures
• Proficient with Leica, Trimble and GPS surveying equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• CSCS card as a minimum
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience on Transport Scotland or National Highways projects
• Earthworks and drainage experience
• Temporary works awareness
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid qualification

Remuneration

• Opportunity to work on a flagship Scottish infrastructure project
• Long-term project
• Competitive day rate, Inside IR35
• Exposure to major highways and structures works

If you are a Site Engineer with strong setting out and quality assurance experience looking for your next challenge in Scotland, we'd like to hear from you