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Site Engineer
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You will be joining your new company as a Site Engineer on a major £95m Scottish Water infrastructure project based in Perthshire. This long-term freelance position offers the opportunity to be part of a high-profile, technically challenging scheme with strong continuity of work.
As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the setting out, technical delivery, and quality assurance of civil engineering works across the project. You will support the Site and Project Management teams to ensure works are constructed safely, accurately, and in full compliance with Scottish Water standards, drawings, and specifications.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Setting out for earthworks, drainage, pipelines, structures, and concrete works
- Managing QA documentation including ITPs, RAMS, permits, and as-built records
- Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design information and specifications
- Liaising with Site Managers, Work supervisors, subcontractors, and designers to resolve technical issues
- Carrying out site surveys, measurements, and progress reporting
- Monitoring quality and identifying non-conformances with corrective actions
- Supporting health, safety, and environmental compliance across site operations
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What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Site Engineer on civil engineering or utilities projects
- Previous experience on Scottish Water or similar regulated infrastructure schemes (highly desirable)
- Strong technical knowledge of groundworks, drainage, pipelines, concrete, and structures
- Competence in setting out using GPS, total stations, and conventional methods
- The ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications confidently
- A proactive, detail-driven approach with strong communication skills
Relevant qualifications and tickets:
- HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- CSCS (Engineering or Professionally Qualified level)
- SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
- Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor (desirable)
- EUSR Water Hygiene / Confined Spaces (advantageous, but can be put through it with the company)
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What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- A long-term freelance contract on a flagship £95m infrastructure project
- Competitive day rate, paid weekly
- Stable, ongoing work with a nationally recognised Tier 1 contractor
- Exposure to a technically complex Scottish Water scheme
- Strong opportunities for future projects across Scotland
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