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Position: Senior Site Engineer
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (with regional travel)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 DOE + benefits

Overview:

We are working in partnership with a well-established civil engineering contractor to identify a talented and experienced Senior Site Engineer for upcoming water infrastructure projects in the Edinburgh and Borders region.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing project delivery team working on behalf of Scottish Water, contributing to the successful execution of major infrastructure works.

This is a strategic role offering stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on technically interesting and essential infrastructure projects in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage on-site engineering activities across multiple live projects within the water sector.

• Perform site setting-out, surveying, and ensure technical accuracy in line with project specifications and industry standards.

• Collaborate with the Site Agent and Project Manager on planning, progress tracking, and resource coordination.

• Drive health & safety excellence, ensuring compliance with all site procedures and legal regulations.

• Support quality assurance processes, including inspections, testing, and accurate record-keeping.

• Work closely with subcontractors, client representatives, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

• Support commercial and contract management through record-keeping and progress reporting.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a site engineering role within civil engineering, ideally water or utilities sector..

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• SMSTS or SSSTS, and current CSCS card.

• Proficient in setting out and surveying using modern instrumentation (e.g. GPS, Total Station).

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites in the region.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Company vehicle or car allowance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Long-term project pipeline with secure workload across key frameworks

If you would be interested ina confidential conversation regarding the role, please apply with an up to date CV or contact me directly at [email protected]

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.