Site Engineer

Force Recruitment; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock. The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years.

The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven site engineer experience on major civil projects.
• Experience on BESS sites is preferred.
• CSCS and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying civil works, including levels, coordinates and dimensional checks.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications; provide technical support to Site/Project Managers.
• Collaborating with subcontractors and site teams to monitor progress and maintain standards.
• Maintaining site records, QA documentation and inspection records.
• Identifying technical issues and supporting planning, sequencing and delivery.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

QA documentation

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

CSCS certification

Job description

Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Site Engineers to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.

The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years.

The successful candidates will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Scope of Works

• Enabling works
• Site preparation
• Earthworks
• Drainage
• Access roads
• Hardstanding
• Equipment foundations
• Fencing foundations
• Ducting and trenching
• Reinstatement
• All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying civil engineering works, including levels, coordinates and dimensional checks.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications, providing technical support to the Site Manager and Project Manager.
• Working closely with subcontractors and site teams to monitor progress and ensure works are delivered to the required standards and tolerances.
• Maintaining site records, QA documentation and inspection records.
• Identifying technical issues and supporting the planning, sequencing and delivery of works.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on major civil engineering projects, with relevant experience working on BESS sites.
• Strong setting-out and surveying skills with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of civil works including earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations and ducting.
• Relevant engineering qualification and CSCS.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.