Permanent Senior Site Engineer Opportunity – Civil Engineering Projects
Our client, a well-respected civil engineering contractor, is seeking to appoint a permanent Senior Site Engineer to play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-profile projects in Orkney. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make a meaningful contribution to a significant development scheme.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be a qualified Site Engineer. In your role as Senior Site Engineer you will support the Site Agent to ensure that the projects are well managed and delivered on time. It is essential that you have a demonstrable background working and delivering on civil engineering projects across various sectors particularly renewables, wind farms, roads and highways.
Key Responsibilities
Setting out and surveying activities
Conducting initial surveys and site investigations
Implementing strategies as agreed with management
Verifying design plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy
Supporting the overall management of construction works
Assisting with contract re-measurement and valuation
Contributing to new tenders, surveys, bulk earthworks calculations, and value engineering
Overseeing quality control and on-site health and safety
Preparing method statements and risk assessments
Providing technical support to the wider team and carrying out additional site engineering duties as required
Qualifications & Skills Required
Minimum HNC qualification in Civil Engineering
Previous experience within a civil engineering contracting environment
Experience on power, renewables, or substation projects is highly desirable
Working knowledge of CAD is advantageous
Proven experience in setting out and surveying is essential
Valid CSCS card and 3-Day First Aid certification preferred
SMSTS or SSSTS qualification is required
Willingness to travel and work across various sites in Scotland
Full UK driving licence
Familiarity with the power, energy, or renewables sectors would be beneficial
What’s on Offer
This role offers a highly competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a comprehensive benefits package. It is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places great emphasis on employee development and long-term career growth.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Rahma, quoting reference J44977.
#LI-AR1
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application