Site Engineer

Galliford Try; Taynuilt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to lead projects for Scottish Water in Argyll and Bute. This role involves managing a range of civil engineering tasks and ensuring quality compliance on-site. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and heavy civil engineering experience, with opportunities for growth within a reputable company committed to employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Private medical scheme options

Cycle to Work schemes

Membership for professional associations

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil engineering is essential.
• Conversant in modern instrumentation and technique.
• CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee civil engineering projects for Scottish Water.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Setting out and surveying techniques

Project management

Material reconciliation

Customer service orientation

Education

Industry applicable qualification

Tools

Microsoft packages

CAD

Job description

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Site Engineer - Environment
Location - Argyll and Bute

Role Overview:

We are now seeking a Site Engineer to manage projects to £K in value with Scottish Water which tend to be short term projects throughout Argyll and Bute.

The period of work spans the next six years with a six-year extension option thereafter. Known as Delivery Vehicle (DV) and the range of work covers repair, refurbishment and replacement works, covering mechanical, electrical, engineering, civil engineering, construction and maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.

Coordinate site engineering control and setting out activities and provide information to operatives and subcontractors.

Complete diary sheets along with any photographic evidence as required.

Undertake material reconciliations.

Ensure all surveying equipment is calibrated.

Carry out as-built surveys on complete works and drawings.

Assist in maintaining quality records, ensuring all works undertaken in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and maintaining the as-built records.

Assist in basic planning, monitoring & programming.

Assist in mentoring junior and graduate engineers as required.

Control and minimise waste on site.

Identify/assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on site.

Ensure all company property under your control is taken care of and stored securely when not in use

Experience and Qualifications:

An industry applicable qualification
Heavy civil engineering experience is essential
Conversant in setting out and surveying techniques and modern instrumentation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
CSCS
SMSTS
First Aid
CAD experience
Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required
Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service
Experience in a fast paced, national and multi-site business
Self-starter who has the ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £ billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

A wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free / support to those who need it

Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Ryan De Stadleron.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.