Trainee Site Engineer: Growth, Training & On-Site Impact

BPIC Network; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Living away from home allowance (where

Contributory Pension

35 Days annual leave (Including Public

Job summary

GRAHAM is seeking a motivated Trainee Site Engineer to join our Building Division in Scotland. You will work on site to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion while gaining hands-on experience and structured training.

As part of the graduate apprenticeship pathway, you’ll study while working, with mentoring from experienced engineers and opportunities to progress within the business. This role offers a clear route into construction leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or enrolling on a BSc in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related construction discipline.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to work throughout Scotland.
• Desirable: knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
• Desirable: ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Desirable: previous experience in Construction industry.
• Desirable: problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
• Undertake surveying and setting out duties.
• Check drawings and quantities.
• Assist in scheduling of materials.
• Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet an agreed programme of deadlines.
• Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary.
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Arrange testing of materials.
• Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used.
• Keep a Site Diary.
• Fully interact with other members of the construction site team.
• Liaise with other function/departmental managers.
• Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility.
• Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Right to work in the UK

Full UK Driving Licence

Willing to work throughout Scotland

Education

BSc in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related construction discipline

Job description

GRAHAM is seeking a motivated Trainee Site Engineer to join our Building Division in Scotland. You will work on site to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion while gaining hands-on experience and structured training.

As part of the graduate apprenticeship pathway, you’ll study while working, with mentoring from experienced engineers and opportunities to progress within the business. This role offers a clear route into construction leadership.