On-Site Section Engineer - Civil Construction Lead

Contract Scotland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a long-term contract in Peterhead, Scotland. The role focuses on site setting out, quality control, and daily coordination of construction activities to meet programme requirements.

The position is PAYE only and offers £425 per day with a minimum engagement of six months. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in civil infrastructure projects, strong setting out abilities, and the ability to manage technical queries, risks,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer or similar civil engineering role.
• Strong setting-out skills including complex settings out.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex setting out and establish primary setting out control across site.
• Support and coach junior team members in setting out techniques and procedures.
• Produce Activity Control Plans and maintain quality records.
• Identify and manage non-conformance reports and raise technical queries with proposed solutions.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments and Temporary Works Briefs.
• Identify site hazards and ensure permit-to-work procedures are followed.
• Produce weekly programmes and monitor progress against targets.

Skills

Setting out expertise

Site coordination

Quality control

Communication skills

Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Section Engineer for a long-term contract in Peterhead, Scotland. The role focuses on site setting out, quality control, and daily coordination of construction activities to meet programme requirements.

The position is PAYE only and offers £425 per day with a minimum engagement of six months. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in civil infrastructure projects, strong setting out abilities, and the ability to manage technical queries, risks,