Site Engineer/ Senior Site Engineer
Site Engineer – Civils & Groundworks
📍 Edinburgh | 💰 £54,000 – £57,000 + Bonus + Company Car
🏗 Large-Scale Commercial & Residential Projects
I'm currently working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected civil engineering and groundworks contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh.
This contractor has a strong pipeline of large-scale commercial and residential developments and is known for delivering high-quality groundwork and infrastructure packages across Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to step into a key role with fantastic career progression and exposure to major projects.
🔧 The Role:
This is a hands-on site-based engineering role, working closely with the construction and technical teams to ensure all civil and groundworks are delivered to spec, on time and on budget.
Duties will include:
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Leading engineering activities on-site and managing priorities across multiple projects.
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Reviewing drawings, specifications, and design information to deliver civils works in line with project requirements.
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Providing engineering input at pre-start meetings and supporting client/site discussions.
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Producing and maintaining RFIs, site quality manuals, and as-built surveys.
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Mentoring and supporting trainee engineers with technical guidance.
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Contributing to value engineering reviews and offering innovative solutions on-site.
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Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and the Engineers Handbook.
👷♂️ What We're Looking For:
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Solid background in civil engineering and groundworks.
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Strong technical knowledge and site experience.
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Confident communicator who can liaise effectively across teams and with clients.
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A proactive, problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
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Ability to manage engineering deliverables independently and prioritise workloads.
🎯 What’s On Offer:
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Salary: £54,000 – £57,000 (DOE)
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Bonus scheme based on performance
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Company car included as part of the package
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Long-term opportunity with a well-regarded contractor
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Involvement in high-profile commercial and housing developments
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Supportive environment with genuine opportunities to progress
If you're a Site Engineer looking for your next challenge with a dynamic contractor who truly values their engineering team, please get in touch to discuss further or apply with your CV