Site Engineer

First Task Professional; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Site Engineer for a prestigious new build project in Edinburgh. This role involves setting out, coordinating technical information, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance. The company is dedicated to employee development, offering significant career advancement. If you have an HNC/HND or higher in engineering and have a passion for delivering exceptional projects, apply now for a role that lets you thrive in a vibrant city centre environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in setting out and surveying duties.
• Strong understanding of construction design and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate between design and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties.
• Assist in coordination of technical information.
• Maintain accurate site records and as-built data.
• Work with management to ensure targets are met.
• Contribute to method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Setting out and surveying

Coordination of technical information

Quality assurance procedures

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Were working with a leading main contractor who are delivering a landmark new build development in Edinburgh city centre. As part of their continued growth and a busy pipeline of projects, theyre looking to recruit an experienced Site Engineer to join the project team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile, technically challenging project in a vibrant city centre location, with a company that invests heavily in its people and offers genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and surveying duties on site to ensure works are delivered to design and specification.
• Assist in the coordination of technical information between design and construction teams.
• Support quality assurance procedures, maintaining accurate site records and as-built data.
• Work closely with Site Management and Project Engineers to ensure programme and safety targets are achieved.
• Contribute to method statements, risk assessments, and site inspections.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to resolve technical queries.

About You

• HNC/HND or De...