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Site Engineer - Civils

Candidate Profile A requirement for a well-rounded civil engineering professional with broad experience across multiple disciplines rather than someone who specialises in a single area. The ideal candidate will have…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £450 – £500/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 31 July 2026

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Candidate Profile

A requirement for a well-rounded civil engineering professional with broad experience across multiple disciplines rather than someone who specialises in a single area.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in:

Earthworks
Reinforced concrete structures
Associated assets
Roadworks/highways construction The project includes:

Construction of 10 km of new dual carriageway
4.5 km of side roads
Approximately 1 million m³ of earthworks
Four major structures incorporating around 12,000 m³ of concrete
Ongoing assets and roadworks as the project progresses

The earthworks phase is now largely complete, with the project moving into the structures, associated assets, and road construction stages.

They should be comfortable working across different aspects of a large infrastructure project and adapting as the project progresses through its various construction phases.

Location: Inverness

Due to the project's remote location, the ideal candidates will either be based in the Highlands, and /or have a clear understanding of the logistics and commitment required to work in this region and hold a valid driving license

PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Control
Basic setting out techniques - ability to use level & theodolite
Reinforced Concrete structures
Formwork and Falsework
Concrete testing
Ability to read reinforcement drawingsQuality

Reads and understands drawings
Understands ACP
Understanding of construction tolerances
Awareness of Specification and other Contract documentsHealth Safety & Environmental

Understands Permit System and actively raises permits to Work
Basic environmental awarenessProductivity

Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately
Production of KPI'sCommercial

Knowledge of specification and contract documents

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in:

Earthworks
Reinforced concrete structures
Associated assets
Roadworks/highways construction

The project includes:

Construction of 10 km of new dual carriageway
4.5 km of side roads
Approximately 1 million m³ of earthworks
Four major structures incorporating around 12,000 m³ of concrete
Ongoing assets and roadworks as the project progresses

The earthworks phase is now largely complete, with the project moving into the structures, associated assets, and road construction stages.

They should be comfortable working across different aspects of a large infrastructure project and adapting as the project progresses through its various construction phases.

Location: Inverness

Due to the project's remote location, the ideal candidates will either be based in the Highlands, and /or have a clear understanding of the logistics and commitment required to work in this region and hold a valid driving license

PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

Engineering Control
Basic setting out techniques - ability to use level & theodolite
Reinforced Concrete structures
Formwork and Falsework
Concrete testing
Ability to read reinforcement drawingsQuality

Reads and understands drawings
Understands ACP
Understanding of construction tolerances
Awareness of Specification and other Contract documentsHealth Safety & Environmental

Understands Permit System and actively raises permits to Work
Basic environmental awarenessProductivity

Able to take off and schedule material quantities accurately
Production of KPI'sCommercial

Knowledge of specification and contract documents

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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