Site Engineer- Edinburgh

  • Carey Group Plc
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Dec 13, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Join our skilled team delivering RC frame and groundworks projects across Edinburgh. As a Site Engineer, you ll play a key role in technical delivery, ensuring projects meet programme and budget requirements.

What You ll Do

  • Support Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability targets.
  • Mentor Graduate and Apprentice Engineers.
  • Interpret and communicate engineering information; manage setting out and dimensional control.
  • Review design information, raise RFIs/TQs, and ensure current construction status.
  • Assist with quality inspections, ITPs, and permits.
  • Manage material call-offs, logistics, and temporary works inspections.
  • Monitor programme, scope, and raise variations where needed.

What You ll Bring

  • HNC or above in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Experience in RC frame projects and setting out.
  • Proficiency in CAD and surveying techniques.
  • SMSTS and Temporary Works Coordinator qualification (desirable).
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private healthcare, car allowance, pension
  • Volunteering days, cycle-to-work scheme
  • Gym discounts, life assurance, holiday buy/sell options