Senior Site Engineer

Senior Site Engineer

£60,000 to £65,000 + Package

Scotland (Various Locations)
Permanent | Full-Time

We are working closely with a growing and well-established civil engineering contractor that's delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across Scotland. Due to continued growth and a healthy forward order book, they are looking to add an experienced Senior Site Engineer to support the successful delivery of a wide range of civils and infrastructure schemes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Acting as the lead engineer on-site, ensuring technical excellence and overseeing junior engineers

• Setting out works, surveying and ensuring all technical drawings and specifications are followed accurately

• Liaising closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, subcontractors and client reps to maintain alignment and productivity

• Managing quality assurance documentation, ITPs, RAMS, permits and daily reporting

• Coordinating temporary works and monitoring health & safety compliance

• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a positive, safety-conscious site culture

What Background Will Work Well:

• A strong civils background - particularly infrastructure, drainage, groundworks, earthworks, utilities, substations, or energy/renewables projects

• Experience working for a principal contractor or tier 2 subcontractor on medium-to-large civil engineering schemes

• Proficiency with setting out using robotic total station and GPS equipment

• Confident in producing and managing technical documentation (QA records, as-builts, method statements, permits, etc.)

• Comfortable leading small teams and mentoring graduate or junior engineers

• Relevant qualifications in civil engineering (HNC/HND/Degree)

• CSCS card (Engineer or higher), SMSTS or SSSTS, and First Aid (desirable)

What's in It for You?

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Structured career progression - opportunities to step into Site Agent or Project Engineer roles

• Ongoing training and CPD support (internal & external)

• Excellent pipeline of secured long-term work across infrastructure and renewables

• Supportive, collaborative environment with genuine low staff turnover

• Recognition for performance and long-term contribution

Please forward a CV - or call 07754429166 for more information.

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