Site Engineer

Galliford Try; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Site Engineer – Environment to join our team around Inverness. You will travel across multiple sites within the Scottish Water Framework, delivering water industry schemes and providing on-site setting-out and engineering support.

You will coordinate engineering control, communicate technical details to operatives and subcontractors, and help ensure works are delivered to high standards, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data.
• Working knowledge of standard setting-out techniques and experience using setting-out methods.
• CSCS and SMSTS certification or willingness to work towards.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate setting-out and engineering control on site.
• Coordinate engineering activities to support successful construction delivery.
• Complete daily site diary records with photos and evidence.
• Conduct material reconciliations and ensure surveying equipment is calibrated.
• Carry out as-built surveys and produce 2D/3D drawings.
• Support quality processes with proper record keeping and ITP adherence.
• Maintain as-built records throughout delivery.
• Assist in planning, monitoring and programme updates for site works.
• Identify new processes or techniques for continuous improvement.
• Promote Health, Safety & Environment culture on site.

Skills

Reading drawings

Setting-out techniques

CSCS & SMSTS

Problem solving

GPS/EDM familiarity

Tools

EDM/GPS knowledge

Job description

Site Engineer – Environment

Location: Inverness

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join our Environment Business at Galliford Try. Ideally based in or around the Inverness area, you will travel across multiple sites and projects within the Scottish Water Framework, delivering schemes of varying sizes in the Water Industry.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will provide setting-out and engineering support on site. You will coordinate engineering control and setting-out activities and provide technical information to operatives and subcontractors to help deliver works safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

• Provide accurate setting-out and engineering control on site
• Coordinate engineering activities to support successful construction delivery
• Complete daily site diary records, including photographs and supporting evidence
• Conduct material reconciliations and ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose
• Carry out as-built surveys and create accurate 2D and 3D drawings/sketches
• Support quality processes including record keeping, ensuring works are carried out in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Maintain accurate as-built records throughout delivery
• Assist in planning, monitoring and programme updates for site works
• Support innovation and continuous improvement by identifying new processes, technologies and techniques
• Promote and uphold a positive Health, Safety & Environment culture across site

About You

Essential:

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data
• Working knowledge of standard setting-out techniques and experience using
• Level and EDM (GPS knowledge desirable)
• A flexible, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• CSCS and SMSTS (or willingness to work towards – training can be provided)

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the Water Industry or Civil Engineering sector
• Experience working on site and familiarity with construction quality processes

Personal attributes we value:

• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
• Demonstrates our values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity & Collaboration
• Flexible, resilient and able to influence and build strong relationships
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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