Site Engineer

Contract Scotland; Westhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering contractor is seeking a proactive Site Engineer to support multiple housing infrastructure projects in the North East of Scotland. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering and proficiency with setting out equipment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a supportive team, ensuring that high-quality standards are met across various sites.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension and other company benefits

Opportunity to work on long-term local projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer role, ideally on housing or infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, and associated infrastructure.
• Interpreting and working from construction drawings and plans.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficient with setting out equipment

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Aberdeen Full-time Permanent
Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Are you a proactive Site Engineer looking for your next challenge in the North East of Scotland? We re seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join a well-established civil engineering contractor, supporting the delivery of multiple housing infrastructure projects across the Aberdeen area.

The Role

You ll play a key part in the delivery of housing infrastructure works, managing the setting out across several active sites. Working closely with the site management and engineering teams, you ll ensure works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with programme and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting out for roads, drainage, foundations, and associated infrastructure

• Interpreting and working from construction drawings and plans

• Carrying out site surveys and keeping detailed records

• Working with subcontractors and in-house teams to ensure quality and accuracy

• Supporting the Site and Project Managers in delivering projects to programme

• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

What You ll Bring

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer role, ideally on housing or infrastructure projects

• Proficient with setting out equipment (e.g. Total Station, GPS)

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to manage workload across multiple sites

• Full UK driving licence

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Company vehicle or car allowance

• Pension and other company benefits

• Opportunity to work on long-term local projects with a supportive team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic civil engineering team delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the region. If you re a reliable and technically sound engineer with a passion for getting things right on the ground we d love to hear from you.

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