Site Engineer - RC Frame & Groundworks

Enable Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Site Engineer to join a skilled team in Edinburgh. This role focuses on RC frame and groundworks projects. Key responsibilities include setting out and dimensional control, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold an HNC and have proven experience in concrete projects, alongside strong CAD and surveying skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday options, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• HNC (or above) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven experience on RC frame/concrete projects.
• Strong setting out and surveying capability.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and dimensional control for RC frame and groundworks packages.
• Assisting with quality inspections, ITPs, and permits to work.
• Mentoring and supporting Graduate and Assistant Engineers.

Skills

Setting out and surveying

Interpreting engineering information

Mentoring

CAD proficiency

Health and safety standards knowledge

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Survey equipment

Job description

Site Engineer - RC Frame & Groundworks

📍 Location: Edinburgh
📄 Job Type: Permanent

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join a highly skilled project team delivering RC frame and groundworks projects across the Edinburgh region.

You will play a key role in the technical delivery of projects, supporting setting out, dimensional control, quality and engineering coordination, while working closely with site and operations teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and dimensional control for RC frame and groundworks packages.
• Interpreting engineering and design information and issuing RFIs/TQs as required.
• Producing as-built records and quality documentation.
• Supporting health, safety and environmental standards on site.
• Assisting with quality inspections, ITPs and permits to work.
• Mentoring and supporting Graduate and Assistant Engineers.
• Assisting with materials, quantities and site logistics.

Requirements

• HNC (or above) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Proven experience on RC frame / concrete projects.
• Strong setting out and surveying capability.
• Competent using CAD and survey equipment (EDM / total stations).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and work as part of a site team.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan
• Company pension & life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme & gym discounts
• Buy/sell holiday options