Site Engineer

  • Deanston Cooper
  • Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
  • 13/01/2026
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Site Engineer Management

Job Description

Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful national civil engineering contractor with a large order book, have a current requirement for a Site Engineer. Projects include commercial groundworks and concrete structures for a variety of interesting building & civil engineering projects in the Peterhead area. Accommodation can be provided if required.

Your duties as Site Engineer will include:

  • Providing engineering, technical skills and expertise to operatives, supervision and management
  • Undertaking accurate setting out and the management of setting out in line with the project programme of works.
  • Interpreting engineering drawings and specification and ensuring the accurate construction of works in accordance with client requirements
  • Advising the commercial team of any technical or engineering changes that could warrant a variation or cost change
  • Ensuring quality of the construction process
  • Ensuring that all site works are conducted in a safe manner
  • Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the client

Applications for the role of Site Engineer are welcome from candidates with:

  • HNC Civil Engineering
  • Site Engineer experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
  • Previous concrete frame / structures experience
  • Excellent setting out skills
  • Technical ability and good organisational skills
  • Ability to focus on targets and practical solutions