Job Description

Site Engineer - Edinburgh

Hours:

7:30am - 5:30pm

Recruiter:

Red Sky Personnel (on behalf of our client)

Salary:

30,000 - 40,000 p/a depending on experience, + 4.5k car allowance

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading civil engineering contractor for an experienced

Site Engineer

to join a major project in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile works, with excellent career progression and a strong commitment to employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

Site & Setting Out:

Carry out accurate setting out using surveying instruments and technical drawings.

Project & Design Management:

Interpret plans, raise RFIs, and help resolve design issues.

Commercial Awareness:

Support project efficiency by understanding contracts, costs, and materials.

Quality & Safety:

Apply quality procedures, conduct inspections, and promote safe working practices.

Team Leadership:

Oversee junior engineers, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure performance.

Person Specification:

HNC or above in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Structural Engineering. Proven experience delivering setting out and engineering processes. Proficient in CAD software, ideally with EDM single-person working kit experience. Strong surveying and setting out skills, with the ability to mentor others. Experience managing and developing Graduate and Apprentice Engineers.

To Qualify for Airside Clearance, You Must Provide:

5-year verifiable work/self-employment or education history. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Proof of National Insurance number. Proof of address dated within the last 3 months.

Benefits:

26 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Car allowance (4,500) Company pension scheme Volunteering days for causes important to you Health Care Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Car Leasing Scheme Discounted gym membership Life assurance Buy/sell holiday scheme Other discounts & cashback plan
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity please apply now and a member of the Red Sky Team will be in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh EH12 9DN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

setting out and surveying on civil engineering projects: 3 years (required) CAD software: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person