Setting Out Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Civil Engineering contractor is seeking a Civil Site Engineer to join their team in Scotland-wide projects, primarily in Renewable Energy. The role involves delivering setting-out works on civil contracts with some remote-site assignments and accommodation provided.

You will ensure safety, quality and programme targets, manage sub-contractors, and maintain strong client relationships while adhering to company standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer on civil projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Familiar with modern setting-out equipment and IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver setting out works on ongoing contracts and monitor targets.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and programme.
• Maintain client relationships to avoid disputes and ensure quality.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors to adhere to HSE and QA standards.
• Carry out safety-related tasks and communicate with staff regularly.

Skills

Site engineering

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

IT & MS Office

Time management

Education

HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Site Engineer - Power, Energy & Transmission

Permanent

Location: Scotland-wide

Salary: £44,000 - £54,000 DOE + benefits package

Ref: GR1538

Job Description

National Civil Engineering contractor who, due to a period of sustained growth, have a requirement for an additional Site Engineer to join their team.

Projects are primarily in the Renewable Energy sector and will expose the successful Site Engineer to a real variety of work. Due to the remote nature of some jobs, staying away from home should be expected, and accommodation will be provided.

Role & Responsibilities

• To deliver setting out works on ongoing contracts, ensuring that they operate within cost, productivity, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment targets.
• Ensure contracts are delivered safely on time, within budget and to programme.
• Maintain a good relationship with clients to avoid disputes.
• Have a high level of commercial awareness related to the works.
• Assure that all work is carried out to company safety, environmental, and Quality standards and to regularly communicate with staff and operatives.
• Carry out Safety Audits as required by line management.
• Liaise with & manage sub-contractors to ensure their strict adherence of the company Health, Safety and Environment policy and Quality standards.
• Ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.

Essential Criteria

• Experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects.
• HND/Degree in Civil Engineering
• Appropriate knowledge of health and safety polices.
• Understanding of modern setting out equipment.
• Have good working knowledge of IT systems, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Practice of prioritising time critical work.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.