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Site Engineer - Civil Engineering

Location: Glasgow & Central Belt (within 1 hour of Glasgow)

Salary: £45-60,000 + package + company vehicle

About the Role

A well-established civil engineering contractor based in the West of Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support a growing portfolio of projects across Glasgow and the Central Belt. With a strong and sustained workload secured within a one-hour radius of Glasgow, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and expanding business.

The Role

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of a range of civil engineering projects, working closely with site management to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Setting out and surveying works in line with technical drawings and specifications

Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and design engineers

Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety standards

Interpreting and reviewing technical drawings, identifying any issues

Maintaining accurate QA documentation and as-built records

Supporting planning and programme delivery on site

Assisting site and project management teams with daily operations.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering

Strong setting-out capability using GPS / Total Station equipment

Experience within infrastructure, groundworks, or general civils projects

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)

Good knowledge of health & safety regulations

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Secure, long-term pipeline of work across the Glasgow and Central Belt area

Projects located within approximately one hour of Glasgow

Opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong regional presence

Clear opportunities for career development and progression

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Your new role

You will be joining your new company as a Site Engineer on a major £95m Scottish Water infrastructure project based in Perthshire. This long-term freelance position offers the opportunity to be part of a high-profile, technically challenging scheme with strong continuity of work.

As Site Engineer, youwill play a key role in the setting out, technical delivery and quality assurance of civil engineering works across the project. You will support the Site and Project Management teams to ensure works are constructed safely, accurately, and in full compliance with Scottish Water standards, drawings, and specifications.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting out for earthworks, drainage, pipelines, structures and concrete works
• Managing QA documentation including ITPs, RAMS, permits and as-built records
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design information and specifications
• Liaising with Site Managers, Work supervisors, subcontractors and designers to resolve technical issues
• Carrying out site surveys, measurements and progress reporting
• Monitoring quality and identifying non-conformances with corrective actions
• Supporting health, safety and environmental compliance across site operations

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or utilities projects
• Previous experience on Scottish Water or similar regulated infrastructure schemes (highly desirable)
• Strong technical knowledge of groundworks, drainage, pipelines, concrete and structures
• Competence in setting out using GPS, total stations and conventional methods
• The ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications confidently
• A proactive, detail-driven approach with strong communication skills

Relevant qualifications and tickets:

• HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• CSCS (Engineering or Professionally Qualified level)
• SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor (desirable)
• EUSR Water Hygiene / Confined Spaces (advantageous, but can be put through it with the company)

What you'll get in return

• A long-term freelance contract on a flagship £95m infrastructure project
• Competitive day rate, paid weekly
• Stable, ongoing work with a nationally recognised Tier 1 contractor
• Exposure to a technically complex Scottish Water scheme
• Strong opportunities for future projects across Scotland

What you need to do now

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