Site Engineer

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Edinburgh is seeking experienced Site Engineers for a high-value project. Responsibilities include conducting surveying, ensuring construction accuracy, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a qualification in Civil Engineering and several years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Company pension

Car allowance

Volunteering days

Health care cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting out and engineering processes.
• Strong surveying expertise, with the ability to train and mentor others.
• Experience managing and developing Graduate and Apprentice Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveying, setting out, and ensure construction accuracy using drawings and instruments.
• Interpret construction plans, raise RFIs, and support design resolution.
• Monitor costs, materials, and contracts to aid efficient delivery.
• Implement quality control, conduct inspections, and champion safe working practices.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, subcontractors, and site teams.

Skills

Surveying

CAD software

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Quality control

Education

Qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Structural Engineering (HNC or above)

Tools

EDM/single-person working kit

Job description

Site Engineer - Edinburgh

We are recruiting two experienced Site Engineers to support the delivery of a high-value civil engineering project in Edinburgh. The project is valued at over £10 million and offers excellent long-term career prospects. While the official start date is in November, earlier starts can be accommodated on other projects in the region.

Role Details

• Working hours: 7:30am - 17:30
• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance: £4,500

Key Responsibilities

• Site & Setting Out - Conduct surveying, setting out, and ensure construction accuracy using drawings and instruments.
• Project & Design Management - Interpret construction plans, raise RFIs, and support design resolution.
• Commercial Awareness - Monitor costs, materials, and contracts to aid efficient delivery.
• Quality & Safety - Implement quality control, conduct inspections, and champion safe working practices.
• Team Leadership - Supervise and mentor junior engineers, subcontractors, and site teams.

Person Specification

• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Structural Engineering (HNC or above).
• Proven experience in setting out and engineering processes.
• Proficient in CAD software, ideally with EDM/single-person working kit experience.
• Strong surveying expertise, with the ability to train and mentor others.
• Experience managing and developing Graduate and Apprentice Engineers.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• £4,500 car allowance
• Volunteering days with charitable organisations of your choice
• Health care cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Life assurance
• Option to buy/sell holidays
• Employee discounts and cashback plans

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor delivering high-profile civil engineering projects across Scotland.