Site Engineer/ Senior Site Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Site Engineer for large-scale commercial and residential projects. This hands-on role involves managing engineering activities, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior engineers, offering excellent career progression.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on performance

Company car included

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Solid background in civil engineering and groundworks.
• Strong technical knowledge and site experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading engineering activities on-site and managing priorities.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications for civils works.
• Mentoring and supporting trainee engineers.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Site Engineer – Civils & Groundworks

Edinburgh | £54,000 – £57,000 + Bonus + Company Car
Large-Scale Commercial & Residential Projects

I'm currently working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected civil engineering and groundworks contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh.

This contractor has a strong pipeline of large-scale commercial and residential developments and is known for delivering high-quality groundwork and infrastructure packages across Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to step into a key role with fantastic career progression and exposure to major projects.

The Role:

This is a hands-on site-based engineering role, working closely with the construction and technical teams to ensure all civil and groundworks are delivered to spec, on time and on budget.

Duties will include:

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Leading engineering activities on-site and managing priorities across multiple projects.

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Reviewing drawings, specifications, and design information to deliver civils works in line with project requirements.

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Providing engineering input at pre-start meetings and supporting client/site discussions.

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Producing and maintaining RFIs, site quality manuals, and as-built surveys.

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Mentoring and supporting trainee engineers with technical guidance.

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Contributing to value engineering reviews and offering innovative solutions on-site.

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Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and the Engineers Handbook.

️ What We're Looking For:

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Solid background in civil engineering and groundworks.

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Strong technical knowledge and site experience.

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Confident communicator who can liaise effectively across teams and with clients.

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A proactive, problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

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Ability to manage engineering deliverables independently and prioritise workloads.

What’s On Offer:

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Salary: £54,000 – £57,000 (DOE)

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Bonus scheme based on performance

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Company car included as part of the package

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Long-term opportunity with a well-regarded contractor

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Involvement in high-profile commercial and housing developments

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Supportive environment with genuine opportunities to progress

If you're a Site Engineer looking for your next challenge with a dynamic contractor who truly values their engineering team, please get in touch to discuss further or apply with your CV