Site Engineer

Search Consultancy LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering contractor seeks an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves setting out and surveying works, managing engineering drawings, and ensuring quality and safety standards on major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have previous experience as a Site Engineer, strong setting-out skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term stable workload

Supportive site team

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong setting-out skills using GPS and total station equipment.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Managing and interpreting engineering drawings and technical information.
• Ensuring works are delivered to required quality standards and tolerances.

Skills

Setting out skills

Interpreting engineering drawings

Health & Safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

Total station equipment

Job description

We're working with a leading UK civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Site Engineer for a well established and growing civil engineering contractor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering complex infrastructure works across Scotland.

As Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of works on site, supporting the project team with setting out, quality control, and technical compliance while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Managing and interpreting engineering drawings and technical information
• Ensuring works are delivered to required quality standards and tolerances
• Assisting with RAMS, permits, and site documentation
• Coordinating with subcontractors, supervisors, and site management
• Supporting progress reporting and as-built records

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong setting-out skills using GPS and total station equipment
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and quality procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a site-based team
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Benefits

• Competitive salary along with a comprehensive package
• Long‑term, stable workload on major infrastructure projects
• Supportive site team and clear project scope

If you're a Site Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity in confidence. Please feel free to contact Jamie Nicholson using the details provided, or by clicking the "apply now" link.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.