Overview
LHH is partnered with a leading groundworks and civil engineering business seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Site Engineer to join their team covering Central Scotland. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to support the successful delivery of civil engineering projects across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
* Manage engineering workloads and prioritise resource allocation across multiple projects.
* Maintain regular communication with site engineers to ensure smooth coordination and timely updates to engineering allocation sheets and project tracking documents.
* Collaborate with construction directors and managers to discuss site progress and resolve technical challenges.
* Produce and maintain accurate 2D digital maps using AutoCAD, covering roads, drainage, foundations, piling platforms, and related site elements.
* Support engineers with technical site issues and review completed surveys before client submission.
* Attend client, pre-start, and internal departmental meetings to ensure alignment and effective cross-team communication.
* Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including RFIs, tender reviews, and technical reports such as Traffic Management Plans, Surface Water Management Plans, and Health & Safety site plans.
* Review site documentation, manage workload effectively, and contribute to as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
* Mentor and support trainee engineers and ensure quality checks are carried out across sites.
* Problem-solve at site level, review drainage take-offs, and identify opportunities for value engineering.
Qualifications
* Relevant engineering qualification; degree-level education is desirable.
* Strong AutoCAD skills and excellent communication abilities.
* Proactive approach to engineering challenges.
* Experience of groundworks, understanding of residential housing developments, and broader civil engineering sectors including industrial and commercial projects.
Salary & Benefits
A highly competitive salary is offered, along with clear opportunities for career advancement and continued professional development.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit an up-to-date CV for consideration. Please note: Only applicants with the legal right to work in the UK or Indefinite Leave to Remain can be considered, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Project Management
* Industries: Engineering Services and Construction
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