Senior Site Engineer

Deanston Cooper; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to oversee residential groundworks projects. The role includes managing site operations, ensuring safety, and providing engineering expertise. Candidates should have an HNC in Civil Engineering and prior experience in groundworks projects. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience working on residential or commercial groundworks projects.
• Technical ability and good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills with all levels of the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Management of setting out in line with the project programme of works.
• Providing engineering, technical skills and expertise to operatives, supervision and management.
• Ensuring quality of the construction process.
• Ensuring that all site works are conducted in a safe manner.

Skills

Management of setting out

Interpreting engineering drawings

Good communication skills

Technical ability

Organisational skills

Education

HNC Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Senior Site Engineer to work for a leading civil engineering & groundworks contractor on residential groundworks projects in the Edinburgh area.

Responsibilities

• Management of setting out in line with the project programme of works.
• Providing engineering, technical skills and expertise to operatives, supervision and management.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and specification and ensuring the accurate construction of works in accordance with client requirements.
• Advising the commercial team of any technical or engineering changes that could warrant a variation or cost change.
• Ensuring quality of the construction process.
• Ensuring that all site works are conducted in a safe manner.
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the client.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC Civil Engineering
• Previous experience working on residential or commercial groundworks projects
• Technical ability and good organisational skills
• Good communication skills with all levels of the workforce