Quick overview
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationScotland, United Kingdom
Microsoft OfficeAutoCADCompliance
Job description
Build your future with Farrans. As Site Engineer, you'll join our project delivery team supporting high-quality infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK and Ireland.
Working in a fast-paced, live operational environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering critical works safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
From setting out and quality assurance to coordinating subcontractors and championing health and safety, you'll be at the heart of project delivery, helping to keep work on track while making a tangible impact on a high-profile project.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career, take ownership of key engineering activities, and help deliver infrastructure that will serve communities for years to come.
What will you be doing?
Setting Out & Surveying
- Deliver accurate setting out and survey control.
- Maintain as-built records and survey data.
- Ensure works are built to specification and within tolerance.
Health, Safety & Quality
- Champion safety and site compliance.
- Drive quality through inspections and checks.
Subcontractor Management
- Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to keep works moving.
- Drive quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
Quality Assurance & Reporting
- Ensure materials and workmanship meet project specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate site records, inspections and progress reports.
- Support testing, quality documentation and project handover.
Coordination & Communication
- Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to keep projects moving.
- Support planning and coordination of site activities.
- Identify risks early and keep progress on track through clear communication.
What you’ll bring to Farrans:
- Degree or HNC in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
- Proven Site Engineering experience on energy, infrastructure, industrial or aviation projects.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, technical standards and quality control.
- Experience working in a regulated or secure environment (dependent on project).
- Proficient in survey equipment, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Champion health, safety and environmental best practice across site.
- Accurate record keeping, reporting and documentation skills.
- Current CSCS/Safe Pass, First Aid and Manual Handling certification.
You'll thrive in this role if you're a driven Site Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and playing a key role in delivering high-quality projects from the ground up.
Please note: Due to the nature of some of our projects, successful candidates may be required to obtain airside security clearance, DBS check, driving permit, and successfully pass various pre-employment screening requirements.
In addition, willingness and ability to secure necessary European work visas, where required, is essential to support project and operational needs across the region.