Site Engineer- Edinburgh

Carey Group Plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Edinburgh is looking for a skilled Site Engineer to support the delivery of RC frame and groundworks projects. You'll ensure projects meet program and budget requirements while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has an HNC or above in Civil or Structural Engineering, with significant experience in setting out and a proficiency in CAD. This role offers comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and generous holidays.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Pension

Gym discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Required experience in RC frame projects and setting out.
• Ability to manage logistics and temporary works inspections.
• Proficiency in surveying techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support health, safety, environmental, and sustainability targets.
• Interpret and communicate engineering information.
• Manage material call-offs and monitor programme.

Skills

Mentoring

CAD proficiency

Setting out

Quality inspections

Education

HNC or above in Civil / Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Join our skilled team delivering RC frame and groundworks projects across Edinburgh. As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in technical delivery, ensuring projects meet programme and budget requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Support Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability targets.
• Mentor Graduate and Apprentice Engineers.
• Interpret and communicate engineering information; manage setting out and dimensional control.
• Review design information, raise RFIs / TQs, and ensure current construction status.
• Assist with quality inspections, ITPs, and permits.
• Manage material call-offs, logistics, and temporary works inspections.
• Monitor programme, scope, and raise variations where needed.

What You’ll Bring

• HNC or above in Civil / Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in RC frame projects and setting out.
• Proficiency in CAD and surveying techniques.
• SMSTS and Temporary Works Coordinator qualification (desirable).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare, car allowance, pension
• Volunteering days, cycle-to-work scheme
• Gym discounts, life assurance, holiday buy / sell options