Site Engineer in Girvan

Site Engineer – Civil Engineering

Location: Girvan, South Ayrshire
Contract: Temporary contract until April 2027
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £350 per day
Working Hours: Approximately 07:30 – 18:00, with the possibility of shorter working days during the winter months.

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a civil engineering project at a windfarm in Girvan. The project involves carrying out repair works and associated general civil engineering activities across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced Site Engineer who can take responsibility for setting out duties while also providing support and guidance to less experienced engineers working on the project.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring civil engineering works are delivered accurately, safely and in line with project specifications. Previous experience working on infrastructure, groundworks or similar civil engineering projects would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out setting out duties for general civil engineering works.

• Establishing and maintaining site control points and levels.

• Interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and construction information.

• Supporting the delivery of repair works and associated civils packages.

• Undertaking site surveys, measurements and as-built records.

• Monitoring the quality and accuracy of completed works.

• Working closely with site management and subcontractors to coordinate engineering activities.

• Providing technical support, guidance and mentoring to less experienced Site Engineers.

• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering.

• Strong setting-out experience and confidence using surveying equipment.

• Good understanding of general civils, groundworks and infrastructure activities.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be advantageous.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Relevant engineering qualifications and CSCS certification.
  
  

The contract is expected to run until April 2027, offering a good opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for their next freelance assignment.

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