Site Engineer

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based construction contractor in Glasgow seeks a Site Engineer for a major secure facility project. This role offers hands-on technical responsibilities and the chance to work within a high-performing site team. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, proven site engineering experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth is provided.

Benefits

£5,000 Car Allowance

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Training and chartership progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer in large-scale civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of modern surveying equipment.
• Ability to obtain disclosure clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site setting out, levelling, and surveying.
• Provide engineering and technical support to ensure quality.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance.
• Coordinate site activities and resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Site setting out

Surveying

GPS usage

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Site Engineer - Major Secure Facility Construction

Location: Glasgow

Sector: Civil Engineering / Construction

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) + £5,000 Car Allowance

The Opportunity:

Are you an ambitious Site Engineer looking to take on a technically challenging and rewarding project in Glasgow? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor known for delivering complex infrastructure and building projects across the UK.

You'll be working on a major secure facility development, supporting the successful delivery of one of Scotland's most significant construction schemes. This role offers hands-on technical responsibility, exposure to complex engineering challenges, and the chance to work within a professional, high-performing site team.

Why This Role?

• Join a project that will define your engineering career, offering variety, responsibility, and professional growth.
• Gain experience in secure and highly regulated environments, enhancing your technical and compliance expertise.
• Enjoy working with a forward-thinking contractor that invests in its people and rewards excellence.
• Competitive package with strong career development opportunities and a supportive culture.

Your Role

• Carry out site setting out, levelling, and surveying to ensure precise delivery of all construction works.
• Provide engineering and technical support to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency throughout project delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance, compliance, and documentation, ensuring all works meet design and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with project managers, design teams, and subcontractors to coordinate site activities and resolve technical challenges.
• Support the implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards on site at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance performance and delivery.

What You'll Bring

• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer, ideally within large-scale civil engineering or secure facility environments.
• Strong understanding of setting out techniques, GPS, and modern surveying equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across project disciplines.
• Disclosure clearance (or the ability to obtain this prior to project commencement) is required.

What’s in It for You

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + £5,000 Car Allowance
• Exposure to a landmark Scottish construction project with long-term professional impact.
• A collaborative environment that supports career growth, training, and chartership progression.
• The opportunity to work on projects that genuinely make a difference to communities and infrastructure