Site Engineer

Randstad Sourceright; Crimond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment service provider is looking for a Site Engineer in Netherton, Scotland. This role involves significant heavy civil engineering work including earthworks, drainage, and roads. The ideal candidate will need strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work as a proactive team player, and hold both a current driving license and CSCS Card. You will oversee site tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality measures. This position is on a 6-month contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Control, implement, monitor, and report on site works for heavy civil engineering projects.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive team player

Current driving license

CSCS Card

Ability to work autonomously

Knowledge of environmental awareness

Proficient in setting out techniques

Understanding of construction tolerances

Job description

Job title: Site Engineer

Location: Netherton

Contract length: 6 months

Work Hours: 50 hours per week, 10 hours per day. Monday-Friday.

Role overview: The project involves significant heavy civil engineering such as earthworks, drainage and roads. Randstad Sourceright, a major provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is seeking a Site Engineer to control, implement, monitor, and report on site works. This role is on behalf of a leading Asset & Technology Solutions services company and involves substantial heavy civil engineering, specifically concerning earthworks, drainage, and roads.

Core Attributes

• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective teamwork.
• Must be a proactive team player.
• Possesses a current driving license and CSCS Card.
• Capable of working autonomously and identifying opportunities aligned with the level of responsibility.
• Takes ownership of tasks and effectively communicates outcomes.
• Able to clearly and accurately communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure compliance.

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Knowledgeable in environmental awareness.
• Competent in understanding and utilizing the Permit to Work System.

Engineering Control

• Proficient in setting out techniques, including the use of survey equipment.
• Able to report any issues related to control or provided information.

Quality Assurance

• A strong understanding of construction tolerances.
• Able to read and interpret drawings and schedules.
• Understands Activity Control Plans and how to generate the necessary information for the handover file.
• Aware of and utilizes Specification and other Contract documents.
• Can produce detailed documentation required for the handover of completed works.

Productivity & Commercial Awareness

• Capable of accurately taking off and scheduling material quantities.
• Possesses knowledge of specification and contract documents.
• Understands what defines 'additional works'.

Desirables

• Leadership skills developing.
• Targeting and actively progressing professional accreditation (eg ICE, IHT).
• EUSR Cat 1 & 2 Training.