Site Engineer (Civil)

ISS Labour Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Labour Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer (Civils) to support data centre builds across Inverness and Scotland. You will manage setting-out, surveying, and groundworks, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specifications and programme.

Based on site in Inverness, you’ll coordinate with subcontractors, maintain records, monitor safety, and resolve technical issues while interfacing with electrical infrastructure within live data centre environments.

Qualifications

• Previous site engineering experience within a data centre construction environment.
• Strong civils background including groundworks, foundations, drainage, ducting and concrete works.
• Proficiency in setting-out equipment, surveying techniques and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical infrastructure, underground services and MEP interfaces within data centres.
• CSCS card and relevant health and safety qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying civil engineering and groundworks packages.
• Checking levels, dimensions, drawings and technical specifications.
• Coordinating site activities with subcontractors and site management teams.
• Carrying out quality inspections and maintaining accurate site records.
• Ensuring works comply with health and safety requirements and project specifications.
• Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues on site.
• Coordinating civils works around electrical infrastructure and existing services.

Skills

Site engineering

Data centre civils

Groundworks

Foundations

Drainage

Ducting

Concrete works

Setting-out

Surveying

Engineering drawings

Electrical infra

Underground services

MEP interfaces

CSCS

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

Role: Site Engineer (Civils)

Location: Inverness, Scotland

Opportunities: Permanent & Contract - 2027

We are working with an established construction specialist with a proven track record of successfully delivering multiple data centre projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of several data centre projects across Scotland.

You will be responsible for ensuring civil engineering works are set out accurately, delivered safely and completed to the required specifications, quality standards and project programme within a live electrical data centre environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying civil engineering and groundworks packages.
• Checking levels, dimensions, drawings and technical specifications.
• Coordinating site activities with subcontractors and site management teams.
• Carrying out quality inspections and maintaining accurate site records.
• Ensuring works comply with health and safety requirements and project specifications.
• Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues on site.
• Coordinating civils works around electrical infrastructure and existing services.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous Site Engineering experience within a data centre construction environment.
• Strong civils background, including groundworks, foundations, drainage, ducting and concrete works.
• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
• Proficiency in setting-out equipment, surveying techniques and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical infrastructure, underground services and MEP interfaces within data centres.
• CSCS card and relevant health and safety qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor and play a key role in delivering major data centre projects across Inverness, with both permanent and contract opportunities available.