Site Engineer

Contract Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland in the West of Scotland is seeking a Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering contractor known for investing in people and long-term careers.

You will work across 2-3 live projects, gain exposure to civil engineering and infrastructure, receive hands-on guidance from Senior Engineers, and have opportunities to progress to site management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as Site Engineer on civil engineering projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out setting out using Trimble equipment.
• Supporting the successful delivery of multiple live projects.
• Checking that works are constructed in accordance with drawings, specifications and design.
• Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and main contractors.
• Maintaining accurate site records, quality documentation and QA processes.
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of health & safety requirements.
• Assisting with the day-to-day engineering requirements across your projects.

Skills

Site engineering

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Trimble GPS

Surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer - West of Scotland

Excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join an established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for investing in its people and developing long-term careers.

This is a company where engineers are given the support, training and responsibility to progress. With an excellent staff retention rate and a strong pipeline of work, it offers the stability of an established business alongside genuine opportunities to move into more senior engineering and site management positions.

The role will involve working across 2-3 live projects at any one time throughout the West of Scotland. All sites are within a reasonable commuting distance, so you can expect to be home every evening.

The Opportunity

You'll gain exposure to a varied range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects while working closely with experienced Senior Engineers and Contracts Managers. From day one, you'll be given responsibility on site while having access to hand-on guidance and structured development.

Your Responsibilities

• Carrying out setting out using Trimble equipment
• Supporting the successful delivery of multiple live projects
• Checking that works are constructed in accordance with drawings, specifications and design
• Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and main contractors
• Maintaining accurate site records, quality documentation and QA processes
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of health & safety requirements
• Assisting with the day-to-day engineering requirements across your projects

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification
• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering
• Experience using Trimble or similar GPS/surveying equipment
• Full UK driving licence
• A proactive attitude and willingness to develop
• Civil engineering experience from any sector will be considered. The company is particularly interested in engineers with the right attitude, ambition and desire to progress, rather than simply looking for experience within one specific discipline.

What You'll Receive

• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Direct mentoring from experienced Senior Engineers and Contracts Managers
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and internal promotion
• Long-term, secure workload across Scotland
• Exposure to a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• A stable and supportive working environment with very low staff turnover
• The opportunity to progress into Senior Engineer or Site Management positions

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application