Site Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Carrbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a versatile Site Engineer to join the delivery team on the A9 Tomatin to Moy dual carriageway upgrade in Scotland. You will report to the Section Engineer and oversee engineering control, quality, health & safety, and daily operations across heavy civil works.

The role involves setting out with level and total station, producing as-built drawings, managing concrete works, permits to work, material take-offs, and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering site experience on heavy civil projects.
• Proficient in setting-out with level and total station.
• Experience with reinforced concrete structures and formwork.
• Good understanding of contract documents and permits.

Responsibilities

• Execute setting-out and survey work on-site with provided equipment.
• Maintain quality records, daily diaries and QA sheets.
• Supervise concrete works, formwork, and safety procedures.
• Manage permits to work and track progress against plan.
• Monitor materials usage and flag scope changes.

Skills

Civil Engineering Site Engineer

Setting-out techniques

RC structures & formwork

QA & safety discipline

Tools

Survey equipment (level, total station)

Job description

Site Engineer

Location: Tomatin (near Inverness / Aviemore), Scotland

Rate: £240.00 / day (Inside IR35) (Subject to review/uplift for the right candidate)

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile, experienced Site Engineer to join the delivery team on the major A9 Tomatin to Moy dual carriageway upgrade.

Reporting directly to the Section Engineer, you will play a key role in executing engineering control, quality control, field health & safety, and daily operations across heavy civil works. You will work alongside key project stakeholders, including Transport Scotland and Mott MacDonald, on a site delivering 10 km of new dual carriageway, side roads, major concrete structures, and extensive drainage infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Control & Surveying: Execute precise setting out from primary control provided on-site using standard survey equipment (level & total station/theodolite). Provide detailed setting-out sketches and ensure all survey tools are maintained.
• Quality Assurance: Produce accurate as-built drawings, complete Quality Check Sheets, and maintain meticulous daily records and diaries. Ensure works comply with construction tolerances, ACP, and contract specifications.
• Site Operations & Concrete Works: Oversee works involving reinforced concrete structures, formwork, falsework, and concrete testing. Interpret reinforcement and structural drawings with accuracy.
• Safety & Environment: Actively manage Permits to Work, complete Field Control Sheets, conduct safety briefings, perform field inspections, and report hazards.
• Productivity & Commercial Support: Track daily material usage against theoretical estimates, conduct accurate material take-offs, and monitor weekly progress against target programs. Identify and flag scope changes/additional works.

Candidate Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Strong, well-rounded background as a Civil Engineering Site Engineer on heavy civil projects (structures, drainage, earthworks, roadworks).
• Proficient in basic setting-out techniques using levels and theodolites/total stations.
• Practical experience working with Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures, formwork, and falsework.
• Good understanding of standard contract documents, specifications, and permit systems.
• Strong capability in material scheduling, take-offs, and tracking project KPIs.

Logistics & Location

Commute / Location: Candidates must be based in (or willing to relocate/commute to) the Highlands region (e.g., Inverness or Aviemore). (Note: Accommodation/travel allowance is not standard, but lodge allowances may be considered for strong candidates).

Recruiter Details

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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