Senior Engineer/Sub-Agent
RG Set Square · United Kingdom
Senior Engineer/Sub-Agent at RG Set Square, based in United Kingdom, paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026
Reference edeb7fa424053306459d4bd22674ed08f71d5694
About the role
Senior Engineer / Sub Agent
Location: Scotland
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + additional benefits
Type: Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a long-established Scottish civil engineering contractor with over 60 years' experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Scotland. Their work spans marine & coastal engineering, water infrastructure, roads and bridges, and power.
They are trusted by public sector bodies, utilities, and private clients, and are known for hands-on delivery, strong safety standards, and high-quality project execution.
The Role
They are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer / Sub Agent to support the delivery of civil engineering projects across Scotland.
The role will involve site-based engineering and supervisory duties across a range of infrastructure schemes. Projects may require travel and periods away from home, although efforts are made to allocate work locally where possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Support site delivery teams in the successful execution of civil engineering projects
- Carry out setting out and site engineering duties
- Coordinate subcontractors and site activities
- Assist with planning, sequencing, and programme delivery
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Support with site documentation and quality assurance
- Liaise with project managers, designers, and clients
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' post-graduate (or equivalent) experience in civil engineering
- Strong background in civil engineering contracting
- Experience in infrastructure projects (marine, roads, water, or power desirable)
- Competent in setting out and site engineering
- Strong understanding of HSE and quality standards
- Willingness to travel and work across Scotland
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary + package
- Strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to progress into Sub Agent / Site Agent roles
- Exposure to technically challenging and varied schemes across Scotland
If you would be interested in a confidential conversation regarding the position, feel free to apply with an up to date CV!
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: edeb7fa424053306459d4bd22674ed08f71d5694 · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 14 Oct 2026 · Listed via RG Set Square
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