Site Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive benefits package

Clear career progression

Job summary

James Gray Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer for civil engineering projects in Dumfries and Edinburgh. This opportunity offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 based on experience and a strong benefits package.

The successful candidate will have a degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering and previous experience on similar projects. Responsibilities include setting out, quality assurance, and coordination of construction activities.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, drainage, and groundwork operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying in line with project drawings and specifications.
• Manage and maintain quality assurance documentation, including ITPs and as-built records.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and operatives to coordinate daily activities.

Skills

Setting out and surveying

Interpreting technical drawings

Quality assurance documentation

Compliance with health and safety standards

Liaising with site management and subcontractors

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Surveying equipment (Trimble or Leica)

Job description

Site Engineer Civil Engineering Contractor – Infrastructure & Public Realm Projects | Dumfries / Edinburgh

A well-established civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and public realm projects across Scotland is seeking a Site Engineer to support projects in Dumfries and Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering exposure to a variety of technically interesting projects and clear career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying in line with project drawings and specifications
• Interpret technical drawings and ensure accurate delivery of works on site
• Manage and maintain quality assurance (QA) documentation, including ITPs and as-built records
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including RAMS and site procedures
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and operatives to coordinate daily activities
• Monitor progress and report any technical or site issues
• Assist with site supervision to ensure works are delivered in line with programme requirements
• Support material checks and ensure all works meet required standards and specifications

Requirements

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of setting out, drainage, and groundwork operations
• Experience working on public realm or infrastructure projects (desirable)
• Proficient in AutoCAD and surveying equipment (e.g. Trimble or Leica)
• Good understanding of QA processes and health & safety regulations
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on diverse infrastructure and public realm projects
• Clear career progression within a growing contractor
• Projects based in Dumfries and Edinburgh