Site Engineer - Edinburgh

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will manage site activities, ensure quality standards, and mentor junior engineers. This permanent role includes a competitive salary and various benefits, contributing to an exciting career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer role.
• Strong setting-out experience on structures/drainage.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveying and setting out duties.
• Plan and organise site operations to meet deadlines.
• Supervise and monitor site labour and subcontractors.

Skills

Surveying

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

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About The Role

Join Our Team as a Site Engineer in Edinburgh!

Job Title: Site Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Building

Reporting To: Senior Site Engineer

Benefits: Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveying and setting out duties.
• Review drawings, specifications, and quantities.
• Schedule materials for procurement.
• Plan and organise site operations to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with consultants and subcontractors.
• Supervise and monitor site labour and subcontractors.
• Mentor trainee engineers.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Maintain quality records.
• Resolve technical difficulties and unexpected issues.
• Arrange and conduct material testing.
• Keep a detailed Site Diary.
• Collaborate with the construction site team.
• Innovate and introduce improvements.
  
  

Essential Technical Competencies

• Proven experience in a Site Engineer role.
• Strong setting-out experience on structures/drainage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full driving license.
  
  

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Effective communication and report writing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach.
• Ability to influence and build relationships.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong planning and prioritizing skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Results-oriented with a focus on objectives.
  
  

Our Commitment

We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

About You

Not Specified

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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