Senior Engineer

Search Consultancy LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is assisting a well-established civil engineering contractor in Scotland to recruit a Senior Site Engineer. The role oversees engineering and setting-out on site for rail and infrastructure projects, supporting site teams to meet drawings, specs, and safety standards.

You will provide technical guidance, manage setting-out, levelling and surveys, and collaborate with design teams to resolve issues and ensure quality delivery across a varied portfolio in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer role within civil engineering, rail, infrastructure or a similar construction environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of setting out, surveying, construction methods and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience managing engineering activities and supporting or mentoring junior engineering staff.
• A good understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and construction site procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating all engineering and setting-out activities on site to ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and support to Site Engineers and other members of the site team.
• Undertaking and overseeing setting out, levelling, surveying and dimensional control activities.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying discrepancies and resolving engineering issues.
• Monitoring quality assurance, ensuring inspections, records and site documentation are completed accurately and in line with project procedures.
• Liaising with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and design teams to coordinate activities, monitor progress and ensure safe and efficient project delivery.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Construction methods

Engineering drawings

Job description

We are working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to assist them in hiring a Senior Site Engineer for their growing team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business delivering a diverse range of rail, civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical delivery of projects, supporting site management teams and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. If you are an experienced Site Engineer looking for the next step in your career, with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility across a varied portfolio of projects, we would love to hear from you.

As the Senior Site Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing and coordinating all engineering and setting-out activities on site to ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and support to Site Engineers and other members of the site team.
• Undertaking and overseeing setting out, levelling, surveying and dimensional control activities.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying discrepancies and resolving engineering issues.
• Monitoring quality assurance, ensuring inspections, records and site documentation are completed accurately and in line with project procedures.
• Liaising with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and design teams to coordinate activities, monitor progress and ensure safe and efficient project delivery.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer role within civil engineering, rail, infrastructure or a similar construction environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of setting out, surveying, construction methods and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience managing engineering activities and supporting or mentoring junior engineering staff.
• A good understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and construction site procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join an established infrastructure contractor delivering a varied portfolio of projects across Scotland.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive project delivery team.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.