Site Engineer

RTL Group Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Site Engineer in Inverness for a major highways project. The contract role will span 18-24 months, commencing on September 17th. The ideal candidate will have strong site engineering skills, specifically in setting out, and must hold a valid CSCS card. Responsibilities include on-site positioning, technical support, and ensuring compliance with standards. This is a key opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure scheme in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven site engineering and setting out experience on heavy civils projects.
• Familiar with reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• CSCS card holder is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform all setting out activities on site to ensure accurate positioning.
• Provide day-to-day site engineering support and technical input.
• Liaise with site management and subcontractors for compliance.

Skills

Site engineering

Setting out

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or construction

Tools

Total station

GPS

Levels

Job description

Overview

RTL Group are partnering with leading principal contractor who are seeking a Site Engineer to work on a major highways project in Inverness.

This is a contract role running for 18-24 months, starting Monday 17th September, offering an excellent opportunity for an engineer to play a critical role in the successful delivery of one of Scotland's biggest infrastructure schemes to date.

Responsibilities

• Perform all setting out activities on site to ensure works are accurately positioned in line with design.
• Provide day-to-day site engineering support and technical input.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Assist with site inspections, progress reporting, and issue resolution.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records and documentation.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven site engineering and setting out experience, ideally on water treatment or heavy civils projects.
• Familiar with reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Competent use of surveying equipment (total station, GPS, levels).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• CSCS card holder (essential).
• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or construction.

How to Apply

If you're available to start or are open to hearing about other similar positions, please submit your CV today for consideration