Site Engineer (Civil)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to join a new energy infrastructure scheme in Orkney, Scotland.

Following a strong pipeline of recent project awards and an expanding portfolio, this is an exciting time to come on board and play a key role in delivering major civil engineering works that will help shape Scotland’s renewable energy future. Based on‑site, you will be at the heart of high‑profile, forward‑thinking projects, working alongside a supportive and experienced team to deliver infrastructure with lasting impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards
• Supervision of assistant engineers
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works
• Provide accurate and clear setting out for works
• Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure a full understanding of the information provided
• Arrange a formal check of the setting out
• Complete inspection and test plans
• Keep an accurate daily site diary
• Preparation of 4 weekly programmes
• Provide accurate measurements for materials required
• Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting
• Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding
• Carry out testing/sampling of materials
• Assist the measurement department
• Maintain survey books
• Take receipt of materials and perform checks

Essential Requirements

• Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent NVQ Level
• CSCS Level – Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager
• SSSTS Requirements

Desirable Requirements

• Successful experience as an assistant engineer level
• Working towards achieving ICE Technician or Incorporated (preferred) level or equivalent
• Earthworks experience

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family‑friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• Wellbeing days
• Volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

Working Conditions

• Rotation pattern of approximately 10 days on / 3‑4 days off
• Accommodation provided on the island
• Free catering during working hours on site
• Flight travel arranged for getting to and from the island
• While this position is primarily offered on a permanent basis, our client would also be open to considering suitably qualified freelance candidates.

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