Site Engineer

Site Engineer

Location: Grangemouth

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Site Engineer to support the safe, efficient and technically compliant delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You'll play a key role in setting out, site coordination, quality control and monitoring project progress, working closely with Supervisors, operational teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure works are delivered to the required specifications, standards and programme.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out site visits and surveys to assess project requirements, site conditions and constraints.

• Review engineering drawings and specifications, identifying discrepancies and raising technical queries.

• Undertake and coordinate setting out, levels and dimensional checks.

• Support the preparation of work programmes, resource plans and material requirements.

• Coordinate Supervisors, General Operatives, subcontractors, plant and materials.

• Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), ensuring teams understand safe working methods.

• Monitor work quality, carry out inspections and ensure construction meets agreed specifications.

• Support temporary works arrangements alongside the appointed Temporary Works Coordinator.

• Monitor programme progress, identify delays and support recovery plans.

• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, photographs, inspections, quantities and progress reports.

• Identify changes to project scope and provide information to support quotations and variations.

• Attend client and internal progress meetings, providing updates on progress, risks and outstanding actions.

• Coordinate snagging, completion records and handover documentation.

• Promote safe working practices, good housekeeping and responsible environmental management

What you’ll get:

• The opportunity to work on varied civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• A hands-on role with involvement across the project delivery lifecycle.

• The opportunity to work with experienced operational and engineering teams.

• Scope to develop your technical and commercial experience.

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant Civil Engineering qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.

• Experience delivering site-based civil engineering works, including groundworks, drainage, concrete or roadworks.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Practical knowledge of setting out and construction quality control.

• Understanding of construction methods, including highways, drainage, utilities and earthworks.

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements, including CDM 2015.

• Commercial awareness, including measurement, variations, cost control and reporting.

• Experience coordinating site teams, Supervisors and subcontractors.

• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and project teams.

• Full UK driving licence.

Essential qualifications and certifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering.

• SMSTS.

• Black CSCS Card.

• IOSH Managing Safely.

• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management.

Desirable:

• Experience working within industrial or operational sites.

• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and temporary works processes.

• Experience supporting estimating, measurement and commercial reporting.

• NEBOSH.

• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.

• Appointed Person for Lifting qualification.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work

• Online GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.