GRAHAM Academy - Graduate Site Engineer - Scotland

BPIC Network; Livingston; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Living away from home allowance (where

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave (Including Public

Descripción de la vacante

GRAHAM, a leading builder, is seeking a Graduate Site Engineer to join the Building Division in Scotland. You’ll work on-site to ensure safe, accurate construction and high-quality outcomes, gaining hands-on experience through a mentored training programme.

This role offers structured training aligned to professional qualifications, exposure to real projects, and opportunities to advance quickly after initial training.

Formación

• Hold a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related construction discipline.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Undertake Surveying and setting out duties
• Check drawings and quantities
• Assist in scheduling of materials
• Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet an agreed programme of deadlines
• Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Arrange testing of materials
• Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used
• Keep a Site Diary
• Fully interact with other members of the construction site team
• Liaise with other function/departmental managers
• Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility
• Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works.

Conocimientos

Degree in Construction Management or-C

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills

Right to work in the UK

Full UK Driving Licence

Willing to work throughout Scotland

Educación

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

As GRAHAM continues to grow and develop, we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Division as a Graduate Site Engineer. This is your chance to be part of a company that’s shaping the future of the built environment and investing in yours.

As a Site Engineer, you’ll work at the heart of operations to make sure everything is built safely, accurately, and to the highest quality. you’ll gain hands‑on experience, structured training, and the support of experienced professionals.

At GRAHAM, we invest in your growth, giving you the tools, mentoring, and opportunities to connect your learning with real‑world impact. You’ll build technical expertise and confidence on site, while developing the communication and leadership skills.

This is your chance to launch a rewarding career, where no two days are the same, every project makes a visible difference, and your future in construction can really take shape.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Undertake Surveying and setting out duties
• Check drawings and quantities
• Assist in scheduling of materials
• Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet an agreed programme of deadlines
• Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Arrange testing of materials
• Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used
• Keep a Site Diary
• Fully interact with other members of the construction site team
• Liaise with other function/departmental managers
• Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility
• Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Graduate Site Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A SITE ENGINEER

GRADUATE

We offer a programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
• Interviews will commence in February 2027.
• Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
• All successful applicants will join the business by September 2027, with some opportunities to start earlier where possible.

Requirements

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Hold a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to work throughout Scotland

Desirable:

• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry.
• Able to demonstrate problem solving.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

Commercial Awareness: understanding of business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills: Communicates and gets involved in team commitment to a vision.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long‑term interest.

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative: Able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised and / or with minimal supervision after an initial training period.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
• Contributory Pension
• 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)