Site Engineer at Knights Brown

, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Setting Out, Quality Control, Engineering Practices, Construction Standards, Communication, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Problem-Solving, Health and Safety, Environmental Performance, Quality Performance, Record Keeping, Survey Data, Continuous Improvement, Flexibility, Travel

Industry

Construction

Description

Knights Brown is not just a company, but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment where employees don’t just work for us – they grow with us, building careers that reflect their passions and aspirations. At Knights Brown, you’re not simply joining a company; you’re becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Site Engineer, working on a high-profile energy scheme based in Scotland. This role is ideal if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement. Job Purpose As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the site delivery team, ensuring works are set out accurately, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll monitor progress, test workmanship, and help drive continuous improvement so that each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. Key Responsibilities • Build strong working relationships with engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. • Provide and maintain setting out and dimensional control to ensure accurate construction. • Check setting-out points, benchmarks, and equipment calibration to ensure compliance. • Implement test and inspection plans (ITPs) and record workmanship and materials (e.g. drainage, concrete, piling, foundations). • Support the Section Engineer in planning, programming, and coordinating daily site operations. • Contribute to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance. • Ensure that works are properly resourced, supervised, and carried out in line with drawings and specifications. • Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and drive continuous improvement in methods and delivery. • Maintain accurate records, survey data, and reports to support commercial and delivery teams. Key Requirements (Essential) • Proven experience in setting out civil engineering works and quality control • Experience in quality control and creating/implementing ITPs. • Strong technical knowledge of engineering practices and construction standards. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage at all levels. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. • Valid CSCS card • Flexible and willing to travel across Scotland. Desirable: • Experience in the energy, renewables. • Temporary Works awareness or coordinator experience. • First Aid at Work • HSG47 (Cat & Genny) trained. Qualifications Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent). Why Knights Brown? Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness and diversity across the workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential and where all employees feel respected and supported. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and warmly welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Responsibilities

As a Site Engineer, you will support the site delivery team by ensuring accurate and safe construction practices. You will monitor progress, test workmanship, and drive continuous improvement to deliver projects on time and within budget.