Site Engineer

Contract Scotland; Newton Village; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a hands-on Site Engineer to join an established site team delivering infrastructure and public realm works on a well‑funded development in Central Scotland. The role focuses on setting out, surveying, and close collaboration with site operations to keep the project on track.

The ideal candidate will have strong setting out skills, experience with GPS and robotic total stations, and the ability to produce precise survey records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects.
• Strong setting out skills.
• Proficiency with GPS and robotic total stations.
• Ability to carry out surveys and produce accurate records.
• Experience with cut/fill calculations, stockpile measurements, or volume surveys would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works.
• Infrastructure and utility installations.
• Road and access improvements.
• Footpath and public realm construction.
• Earthworks close‑out activities.
• Measurement and volume calculations.
• Supporting site teams with technical information and quality assurance

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Volume calculations

Quality assurance

Self-motivated

Tools

GPS

Robotic total stations

Job description

Site Engineer

Immediate Start | Civil Engineering Project | South East Scotland

Are you a Site Engineer looking for your next challenge on a busy civil engineering project with work secured through autumn?

We're currently seeking a hands‑on Site Engineer to join an established site team delivering a varied package of infrastructure and public realm works on a well‑funded development in Central Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a mix of setting out, surveying, and working closely with site operations to keep projects moving efficiently.

The Role

• Setting out and surveying works
• Infrastructure and utility installations
• Road and access improvements
• Footpath and public realm construction
• Earthworks close‑out activities
• Measurement and volume calculations
• Supporting site teams with technical information and quality assurance

The bulk earthworks phase is now complete, meaning the remaining works are straightforward and well planned, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys seeing projects through to completion.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering projects
• Strong setting out skills
• Proficiency with GPS and robotic total stations
• Ability to carry out surveys and produce accurate records
• Experience with cut/fill calculations, stockpile measurements, or volume surveys would be advantageous
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Work secured through to late October
• Competitive day rate/package
• Supportive and experienced project team
• Opportunity to join a reputable contractor with ongoing project pipeline

This position is moving quickly, and our client is keen to get the right individual on site as soon as possible.

Legal Information

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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.