Site Engineer

Contract Scotland; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to manage and deliver high-quality civil engineering projects across the Central Belt of Scotland. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and have strong skills in setting out and surveying. You will enjoy a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training and professional development

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of current health & safety standards and site procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with project drawings.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Preparing and maintaining quality assurance and progress reports.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Health & safety standards

Technical challenge resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Job description

Site Engineer
Location: Central Belt, Scotland
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking to work on a diverse range of infrastructure and construction projects across the Central Belt? We are working with a leading principal contractor to recruit a driven and detail-oriented Site Engineer to join their well-established team.

The Role

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality civil engineering and construction projects. You ll be involved in all stages of project delivery, from setting out and surveying to liaising with subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered to programme, quality, and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works in accordance with project drawings and specifications
• Supporting the management of site activities to ensure delivery to programme
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Collaborating with project managers, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Preparing and maintaining records, including quality assurance and progress reports
• Identifying and resolving technical challenges on site

What We re Looking For

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil or infrastructure projects
• Strong setting out and surveying skills using modern instruments (e.g., GPS, Total Station)
• Knowledge of current health & safety standards and site procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence

What s in it for You?

• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to work with a highly respected contractor on flagship projects
• Career progression in a supportive and forward-thinking environment

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.