Site Engineer

WM Donald; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training opportunities

Modern UAV & surveying tech

Northern Scotland projects

Job summary

W M Donald Ltd in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of civil engineering projects from pre-start through to completion. You will set out, maintain site control, review drawings and provide technical advice to site teams.

Working with the Engineering Manager and Site Supervisors, you will coordinate surveys, liaise with clients and subcontractors, monitor progress and ensure works meet design, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card is required.
• HNC in Civil Engineering or a related engineering subject.
• Relevant setting-out experience in construction/civils.
• Proficient IT skills and hardware knowledge.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet financial and company deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience using Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain site control.
• Carry out setting out of roads, sewers, structures and other construction works.
• Undertake land, stockpile and construction surveys.
• Review project drawings, designs and specifications.
• Check that works are being carried out in accordance with approved designs, specifications and required standards.
• Assist with organising site facilities and setting up sites.
• Monitor progress to ensure projects meet agreed specifications and programme requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate site reports, drawings, surveys and as-built information.
• Provide technical advice and practical engineering solutions to site teams.
• Identify, investigate and resolve engineering issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Liaise with clients, client representatives, subcontractors and other professional staff.
• Attend pre-start and progress meetings as required.
• Liaise regularly with the Engineering Manager, Contracts Manager and Site Supervisors.
• Assess design changes received from clients and support the agreement of variations.
• Support Site Supervisors and site teams with technical and engineering requirements.

Job description

Site Engineer – WM Donald

Aberdeen

About The Role

W M Donald Ltd is looking for an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to join our team in the Aberdeen area. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of our construction and civil engineering projects, providing technical and engineering support from pre-start through to completion. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Contracts Manager and Site Supervisors, you will be responsible for setting out, maintaining site control, undertaking surveys, reviewing drawings and specifications, and ensuring works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain site control.
• Carry out setting out of roads, sewers, structures and other construction works.
• Undertake land, stockpile and construction surveys.
• Review project drawings, designs and specifications.
• Check that works are being carried out in accordance with approved designs, specifications and required standards.
• Assist with organising site facilities and setting up sites.
• Monitor progress to ensure projects meet agreed specifications and programme requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate site reports, drawings, surveys and as-built information.
• Provide technical advice and practical engineering solutions to site teams.
• Identify, investigate and resolve engineering issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Liaise with clients, client representatives, subcontractors and other professional staff.
• Attend pre-start and progress meetings as required.
• Liaise regularly with the Engineering Manager, Contracts Manager and Site Supervisors.
• Assess design changes received from clients and support the agreement of variations.
• Support Site Supervisors and site teams with technical and engineering requirements.

Requirements

• CSCS Card.
• HNC in Civil Engineering or a related engineering subject.
• Relevant setting-out experience within the construction/civils industry.
• Good IT software and hardware knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet financial and company deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience using Microsoft 365.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Company vehicle.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Work with modern UAV, survey and digital construction technologies.
• Contribute to high-impact infrastructure and construction projects across northern Scotland.