Junior Civil Engineer

Inform3; Augher; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

INFORM3 Recruitment is seeking a Junior Site Engineer in Scotland to support the civil engineering team on major infrastructure projects. You will assist with setting out, surveying, earthworks and drainage while gaining valuable site experience.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering qualification with 1–3 years of site exposure and a willingness to travel across Scotland. A full UK driving license is desirable and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years' experience within civil engineering or construction.
• Previous site-based experience is desirable.
• Experience with setting out and surveying is advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Willingness to travel and work on site across Scotland.
• A strong work ethic and enthusiasm to develop within civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Agent and engineering team with day-to-day delivery of civil works.
• Carry out setting out and surveying using GPS, Total Station and other site equipment.
• Assist with levels, measurements and site records.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Monitor works to ensure they meet drawings, specs and quality standards.
• Assist with drainage, earthworks, roads, concrete and general civils works.
• Liaise with subcontractors and site teams to ensure progress.
• Maintain accurate site records and assist with reporting and documentation.
• Support RAMS, permits and other project documentation.
• Assist with quality control, inspections and solving issues on site.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

GPS

Total Station

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Reading drawings

Job description

INFORM3 RECRUITMENT
Junior Civil Engineer
Job Location: Scotland
Sector: Civil

INFORM3 are recruiting a junior for an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering a range of major civils, earthworks, roads, drainage and energy projects across Scotland. The business works on large-scale projects and offers engineers the opportunity to gain strong site-based experience within an experienced and supportive team.

They are looking for a Junior Site Engineer with a Civil Engineering qualification and ideally 1–3 years’ site experience. The role would suit someone with exposure to setting out, surveying, earthworks, drainage or general civils, who is keen to develop their career on major infrastructure projects. Travel across Scotland is required.

Junior Civil Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Agent and engineering team with the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering works.
• Carry out setting out and surveying using GPS, Total Station and other site equipment.
• Assist with levels, measurements and site records.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Monitor works to ensure they are completed in line with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Assist with drainage, earthworks, roads, concrete and general civils works.
• Liaise with subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are progressing as planned.
• Maintain accurate site records and assist with reporting and documentation.
• Support the preparation of RAMS, permits and other project documentation.
• Assist with quality control, inspections and resolving technical issues on site.

Junior Civil Engineer Requirements

• Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years' experience within civil engineering or construction.
• Previous site-based experience is desirable.
• Experience with setting out and surveying is advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Willingness to travel and work on site across Scotland.
• A strong work ethic and enthusiasm to develop within civil engineering.

The client understands the value of quality staff, ensuring that they have put in place professional working practices and in return are looking for candidates that are self-motivated and who can deliver quality work.

For any more information on the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle Keeley on email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

INFORM3 Recruitment

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