2025 Graduate - Site Civil Engineer - Scotland

Laing O'Rourke; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and engineering seeks committed graduates for the Graduate Civil Engineer role in Scotland. You will manage tasks on-site, assist in project delivery, and receive training to become an experienced engineer. The role offers practical experience and professional development through major projects.

Qualifications

• Degree classification of 2:2 or higher.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise technicians or student engineers on site.
• Conduct dimensional control activities and interpret as-built surveys.
• Produce method statements and deliver activity briefings.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Strong literacy

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Graduate Civil Engineer – Site Engineer - Monklands Project

We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas, and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognized leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Role Overview

A Site Engineer safely and effectively manages a set of tasks and is technically responsible for their outcome. Reporting directly to the Section Engineer, this role may include managing and supervising technicians or student engineers on site.

Our Graduates work within the site engineering team under the guidance of Section and Senior Engineers, alongside site supervisors and managers. You will work predominantly on site assisting in the technical management and delivery of major construction projects.

Site Engineers are part of the Engineering Job Family and Technical Function, ensuring technical excellence, assurance, and performance across all projects from pre-project, early engagement, to detailed delivery. All our engineers are part of our Engineering Enterprise, aligned with our strategy to maximize DFMA, Digital Engineering, and Early Engagement.

You will receive appropriate training to become an experienced Laing O'Rourke engineer.

Location

Monklands Project, Scotland

Degree Subjects

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.

Professional Accreditation

ICE

Key Responsibilities

• Apply LOR procedures consistently.
• Conduct dimensional control activities, including setting out data from CAD and Digital Engineering models.
• Interpret as-built surveys and produce reports to verify compliance.
• Apply appropriate setting out techniques to meet tolerances.
• Follow project and company procedures on workmanship, quality, inspection, and testing.
• Understand properties and capabilities of relevant materials and systems.
• Understand construction methods and measure materials and resources.
• Comply with Temporary Works procedures and understand the roles of TWC and TWS.
• Manage lifting operations per Laing O'Rourke procedures and understand responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with the Design Manager and project team.
• Support information and change control using Electronic Data Management Systems.
• Maintain current drawings and specifications, raise Technical Queries as needed.
• Be aware of site logistics and contribute to safe working procedures.
• Contribute to environmental management and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Produce method statements and deliver activity briefings.

Graduate Development Programme

Our programme is designed to develop your capabilities, support your learning, and help you achieve professional accreditation. It offers practical experience, technical learning, and professional development through involvement in major projects.

Entry Requirements

• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable.
• Full mobility for potential relocation.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• A degree with a clear route to professional accreditation.
• Degree classification of 2:2 or higher.
• Entry degrees vary per vacancy.
• Programme starts in September 2025.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Construction and Engineering Services