Site Engineer- Edinburgh

Carey Group Plc; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Site Engineer to join their skilled team delivering RC frame and groundworks projects across Edinburgh. The role involves ensuring technical delivery meets programme and budget requirements, mentoring junior engineers, and managing various engineering processes. Ideal candidates will hold an HNC in a relevant field and have experience with RC frame projects. Benefits include 26 days holiday, private healthcare, and additional perks such as gym discounts.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience with RC frame projects and site setting out is essential.
• Desirable to have SMSTS and Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability targets.
• Mentor Graduate and Apprentice Engineers.
• Interpret engineering information and manage setting out.

Skills

Mentoring

Dimensional control

CAD proficiency

Education

HNC or above in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Surveying techniques

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