Site Engineer

Gibson Recruitment Limited; Kingswells; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional Groundworks & Civil Engineering contractor is seeking a Setting Out Engineer in Aberdeenshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering setting-out works on contracts while ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence. They must have experience in civil engineering projects and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for managerial advancement. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering projects as a Site Engineer.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies relevant to the role.
• Ability to prioritize time-critical work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver setting-out works on ongoing contracts.
• Ensure contracts are delivered safely and on time.
• Maintain good relationships with clients to avoid disputes.

Skills

Experience as a Site Engineer

Strong understanding of Groundworks

Excellent communication and liaison skills

Education

Relevant Civil Engineering Qualification (HNC and upwards)

Tools

Modern setting out equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Setting Out Engineer

Permanent

Location: Aberdeenshire

Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 DOE + benefits package

Ref: GR1487

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description: Gibson Recruitment Ltd. is working on behalf of a regional Groundworks & Civil Engineering contractor to recruit a SITE ENGINEER (CIVILS), following a period of expansion. Our client has a solid pipeline of projects and a growing team, and the successful SITE ENGINEER will have the opportunity to take on managerial responsibility, should that be a route that interests them. This position will be based in Aberdeenshire and applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• To deliver setting-out works on ongoing contracts, ensuring that they operate within cost, productivity, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment targets.
• Ensure contracts are delivered safely on time, within budget and to programme.
• Maintain a good relationship with clients to avoid disputes.
• Have a high level of commercial awareness related to the works.
• Assure that all work is carried out to company safety, environmental, and Quality standards and to regularly communicate with staff and operatives.
• Carry out Safety Audits as required by line management.
• Ensure that all operations carried out within your area of responsibility are undertaken with full regard for safety of visitors, other members of staff and yourself.

Essential Criteria

• Experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects.
• Relevant Civil Engineering Qualification (HNC and upwards).
• Strong understanding of Groundworks.
• Experience and understanding of how to use modern setting out equipment.
• Appropriate knowledge of health and safety polices.
• Have good working knowledge of IT systems, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Practice of prioritising time critical work.
• Excellent communication and liaison skills.
• Applicants must reside in Perthshire or Grampian.

What to do next

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.

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