Graduate Site Engineer

Carrington West; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surfacing and highways contractor in Scotland is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer. This permanent role offers a salary up to £30,000, exceptional career progression, and the chance to work on large-scale infrastructure projects. You'll gain hands-on experience, initially on-site and in the office, with a clear path towards management. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a career in a respected industry leader.

Benefits

Exceptional career progression

Structured mentoring

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• A passion for highways, surfacing or infrastructure projects.
• A willingness to travel to offices and sites across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across a range of surfacing and highways projects.
• Learn every aspect of contract management and project delivery.
• Progress to managing your own projects and teams.

Skills

Passion for highways

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Graduate Site Engineer – a Graduate Civil Engineer joining a leading surfacing and highways contractor in Scotland.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate Civil Engineer you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a range of surfacing and highways projects. You’ll spend time on‑site and in the office, learning every aspect of contract management and project delivery. Over the first 12 months you’ll receive structured training designed to prepare you for the next step – promotion to Assistant Contracts Manager. A further 12 months of development will see you progress to Contracts Manager, managing your own projects and teams. With continued success and guidance you’ll reach Operations Manager level within six years – a genuinely fast‑tracked leadership route rarely offered in the industry.

What you’ll need to bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• A passion for highways, surfacing or infrastructure projects
• A willingness to travel to offices and sites across Scotland
• A proactive attitude and drive to learn, develop and progress quickly

What’s on offer for you

• Permanent position with a salary of up to £30,000
• Exceptional career progression and personal development plan
• Structured mentoring and professional guidance
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale infrastructure and highways projects
• Supportive team culture with a strong emphasis on growth and long‑term success

Where you’ll be working

You’ll be based in Scotland, travelling to project sites and regional offices as required. This is a field‑based role that gives you exposure to the full project lifecycle, from planning through to delivery.

Ready to build your future?

If you’re a Graduate Civil Engineer who wants more than just a job – if you’re looking for a genuine career path into management within a respected industry leader – this is the role for you.