Site Engineer/Senior Site Engineer

1 month ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom AmcoGiffen Full time

Site Engineer / Senior Site Engineer

Civil Engineering

Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer in the rail and civil engineering sectors. This position offers a chance to enhance your skills and experience while working on a variety of rail station projects and associated civil engineering works.

About the Business Unit

Our project and maintenance environment is fast-paced and dynamic, encompassing a wide range of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects. We serve a diverse clientele, including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and various environmental agencies. Our projects typically involve civil engineering and infrastructure works, including:

  • Highways and Roads
  • Underbridges, Overbridges, and Footbridges
  • Tunnels
  • Flood Alleviation and Repairs
  • Earthworks and Embankments
  • Rail Platforms and Station Infrastructure
  • Power Networks infrastructure

The Role

As a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing on-site construction activities. Your role will be crucial to ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and maintaining the necessary quality standards. Collaboration with the Project Manager, subcontractors, and other stakeholders will be key to resolving on-site challenges and ensuring safety compliance.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Supervising and monitoring daily construction activities.
  • Interpreting and implementing technical drawings and specifications.
  • Ensuring projects are delivered according to design plans and timelines.
  • Overseeing overall site safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Setting out and surveying works on site.
  • Managing the work of subcontractors and engineers as required.
  • Maintaining accurate records of all site activities, including a daily diary.
  • Ordering materials and managing site logistics.
  • Assisting in weekly site planning and documentation, including Risk Assessments and Inspection Test Plans.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you should have previous experience as a Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer, with a solid background in setting out and civil engineering.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering.
  • Proven setting out experience with a strong understanding of surveying principles.
  • Ability to accurately interpret contract drawings and specifications.
  • Experience managing on-site dimensional control.
  • Supervision and management of labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
  • Experience in maintaining detailed progress and quality control records.
  • Prior experience in weekly planning for site work, including managing associated documentation like Inspection Test Plans and Work Package Plans.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Annual Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
  • Up to 3 Volunteer Days.
  • Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards.
  • Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
  • Career Development: Access to support and infrastructure for personal and professional growth with clear pathways for internal progression.
  • Consistent Learning Opportunities.
  • Safe Working Environment.
  • Employee Forums: Platforms to ensure that your voice is heard.

Join Our Team

If you are a dedicated Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer passionate about delivering quality engineering projects, we would love to hear from you Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity to grow and develop in a thriving project environment.



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