Contract Scotland
Site Engineer
Site Engineer at Contract Scotland, based in Rosemarkie, Highland Council. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Rosemarkie, Highland Council
- Closing date
- Sector
- Site Manager
Reference 2b52e066c054a346351e45f52b060ddc56a1c6b6
About the role
Site Engineer
North of Scotland Energy Infrastructure Permanent
Build your career delivering some of Scotland's most important energy infrastructure projects.
Attention
Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the civil engineering and energy infrastructure sector?
We are working with a leading Tier 1 engineering and construction contractor who is looking to appoint a Site Engineer to join their established Energy Team, working on the prestigious SSE ASTI Framework.
This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in major energy infrastructure projects across Scotland, helping deliver critical improvements to the electricity transmission network and supporting the country's transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
With a competitive salary, excellent annual bonus and company car or car allowance, this opportunity offers an attractive overall package alongside the chance to develop your career with an established industry leader.
Interest
As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of civil engineering works, taking responsibility for setting out, dimensional control, technical coordination and ensuring construction activities are completed in line with project specifications.
Working closely with the wider site management and engineering teams, you will help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out accurate setting out and dimensional control across the works.
Identifying and resolving technical engineering issues as they arise.
Completing inspections in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Producing survey information and red-line drawings to support the completion of as-built records.
Ensuring surveying equipment is properly calibrated, maintained and suitable for use.
Ensuring construction activities are carried out in accordance with contract requirements and approved procedures.
Providing site personnel with clear and accurate technical information to support the delivery of works.
Monitoring site activities to ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are met.
Ensuring materials are suitable, correctly stored and compliant with project specifications.
Supporting the Site Management team with progress reports, KPIs and material reconciliation.
Desire
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline.
Previous experience working in a Site Engineer or similar engineering position.
Experience working on civil engineering or construction projects.
Strong knowledge of surveying and setting-out techniques.
The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
A sound understanding of quality, health and safety, environmental and sustainability requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside site teams and subcontractors.
Previous experience within the energy, power, transmission or substation sectors would be particularly advantageous.
What's in it for you?
Alongside the opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects, the successful candidate will receive an attractive package, including:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Excellent discretionary annual bonus.
Company car or car allowance.
Annual salary reviews.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
Above-market-rate contributory pension scheme.
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
Additional wedding leave and a wedding bonus.
Dedicated investment in professional development and career progression.
Access to additional benefits, including retail discounts, gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes.
Action
If you're a Site Engineer looking to further develop your career and become involved in some of Scotland's most significant energy infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch today for a confidential discussion or submit your application to find out more about this opportunity.
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.
Reference: 2b52e066c054a346351e45f52b060ddc56a1c6b6 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 7 Dec 2026 · Listed via Contract Scotland
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