Site Engineer- Central Belt Scotland

Careys Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Central Belt, Scotland seeks a Site Engineer to join their skilled team for project delivery through to 2028. Key responsibilities include setting out, project management, ensuring quality and safety, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering qualification, experience with concrete frame projects, and strong surveying skills. Competitive benefits include private healthcare and a car allowance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering setting out and engineering processes on concrete frame projects.
• Highly competent in surveying and setting out techniques.
• Experience in managing and mentoring Graduate and Apprentice engineers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure precision in construction using surveying instruments.
• Interpret construction plans and assist in resolving design challenges.
• Implement quality procedures and champion safe working practices.
• Supervise junior engineers and subcontractors.

Skills

Setting Out

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Education

Qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering to HNC level or above

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Site Engineer- Central Belt Scotland

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Central Belt - Scotland

Description

We have exciting opportunities for you to join a highly skilled team due to a strong pipeline of work through to 2028. Delivering on projects across the Central Belt, Scotland.

Our Site Engineers support the technical delivery of RC frames and groundworks projects. Having a flair for technical complexity and detail, with a core motivation to engage with, innovate and inspire the teams around you. As an integral part of the operations team, your role will be key to the successful delivery of our projects. Careys Engineers work as part of a team interpreting engineering information and conveying this to the workforce, to ensure delivery of the project to programme and budget.

What you will be doing:

• Site & Setting Out – Ensure precision in construction using surveying instruments and technical drawings.
• Project & Design Management – Interpret construction plans, raise RFIs, and assist in resolving design challenges.
• Commercial Awareness – Understand contracts, costs, and materials to support efficient project delivery.
• Quality & Safety – Implement quality procedures, conduct inspections, and champion safe working practices.
• Team Leadership – Supervise junior engineers, subcontractors, and site teams to drive performance.

What you will bring:

• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Structural Engineering to HNC level or above.
• A track record of delivering setting out and engineering processes on concrete frame projects.
• Ability to use CAD software for data transfer to/from single person working kit EDM preferable.
• Highly competent in surveying and setting out techniques and able to teach others.
• Experience in managing and mentoring Graduate and Apprentice engineers.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans