Site Engineer
Contract Scotland Ltd · Dumfries, Scotland
Site Engineer at Contract Scotland Ltd, based in Dumfries, Scotland, paying £350 - £400 per day. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £350 - £400 per day
- Location
- Dumfries, Scotland
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 11 hours ago
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Labourer
About 46% above the going rate for labourer
Reference job-vacancies/site-engineer-j47570
About the role
Freelance Site Engineer
Freelance Contract | Immediate Start Available | Accommodation Provided
We're currently seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a substation infrastructure project.
This is an excellent short-term opportunity for an engineer who can hit the ground running, with an immediate requirement and work expected to run for approximately 4-5 weeks.
The Project
You'll be working on the construction of a new platform at a substation site, supporting the delivery team with setting out and day-to-day engineering duties.
The site is in a remote location, so accommodation will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers from across Scotland and further afield.
Responsibilities
- Setting out works on site
- Interpreting drawings and specifications
- Supporting site management teams
- Ensuring works are delivered to the required tolerances
- Maintaining accurate site records and as-built information
- Assisting with quality assurance as required
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Site Engineer within civil engineering
- Strong setting-out experience
- CSCS Card (essential)
- Ability to work independently and liaise effectively with site teams
- Experience using GPS and robotic total stations
What's on Offer?
- Immediate start available
- Approx. 4-5 weeks' duration
- Accommodation provided
- Straightforward infrastructure project
- Site hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Opportunity to start as soon as available
Interested?
We're looking to secure someone quickly, with the client ideally wanting an engineer in place from next week.
Apply now or send your CV directly to:
[email removed]
Available now or becoming free shortly? We'd love to hear from you.
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Reference: job-vacancies/site-engineer-j47570 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Contract Scotland Ltd
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