Site Engineer- Edinburgh

  • Carey Group Plc
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Dec 12, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Site Engineer Management Structural Engineer Architect and Design Graduate 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