Site Engineer

Contract Scotland; Rosemarkie; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car or car allowance

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a Site Engineer to join the energy infrastructure team in the North of Scotland. The role focuses on setting out, dimensional control, technical coordination and ensuring construction aligns with project specs.

You will work with the site management and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery to high quality standards, contributing to Scotland's energy transition.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as Site Engineer or similar role.
• Experience on civil/construction projects.
• Strong surveying and setting-out knowledge.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specs.
• Understanding of quality, health & safety, environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication with site teams and subcontractors.
• Experience in energy, transmission or substation sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out accurate setting out and dimensional control across the works.
• Identifying and resolving technical engineering issues as they arise.
• Completing inspections in accordance with ITPs.
• Producing survey information and red-line drawings to support as-built records.
• Ensuring surveying equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
• Ensuring construction activities comply with contract requirements and procedures.
• Providing site personnel with clear technical information to support delivery of works.
• Monitoring environmental and sustainability requirements on site.
• Ensuring materials are stored correctly and compliant with project specs.
• Supporting Site Management with progress reports and KPIs.

Skills

Setting out

Dimensional control

Coordination

Drawings interpretation

Quality & HSE

Communication

Energy sector experience

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer

North of Scotland | Energy Infrastructure | Permanent

Build your career delivering some of Scotland's most important energy infrastructure projects.

Attention

Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and energy infrastructure sector?

We are working with a leading Tier 1 engineering and construction contractor who is looking to appoint a Site Engineer to join their established Energy Team, working on the prestigious SSE ASTI Framework.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in major energy infrastructure projects across Scotland, helping deliver critical improvements to the electricity transmission network and supporting the country's transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

With a competitive salary, excellent annual bonus and company car or car allowance, this opportunity offers an attractive overall package alongside the chance to develop your career with an established industry leader.

Interest

As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of civil engineering works, taking responsibility for setting out, dimensional control, technical coordination and ensuring construction activities are completed in line with project specifications.

Working closely with the wider site management and engineering teams, you will help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out accurate setting out and dimensional control across the works.
• Identifying and resolving technical engineering issues as they arise.
• Completing inspections in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Producing survey information and red-line drawings to support the completion of as-built records.
• Ensuring surveying equipment is properly calibrated, maintained and suitable for use.
• Ensuring construction activities are carried out in accordance with contract requirements and approved procedures.
• Providing site personnel with clear and accurate technical information to support the delivery of works.
• Monitoring site activities to ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are met.
• Ensuring materials are suitable, correctly stored and compliant with project specifications.
• Supporting the Site Management team with progress reports, KPIs and material reconciliation.

Desire

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Previous experience working in a Site Engineer or similar engineering position.
• Experience working on civil engineering or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying and setting-out techniques.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• A sound understanding of quality, health and safety, environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside site teams and subcontractors.
• Previous experience within the energy, power, transmission or substation sectors would be particularly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

Alongside the opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects, the successful candidate will receive an attractive package, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent discretionary annual bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Annual salary reviews.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Above-market-rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Additional wedding leave and a wedding bonus.
• Dedicated investment in professional development and career progression.
• Access to additional benefits, including retail discounts, gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes.