24 site engineer jobs found in Edinburgh

The Client and Project: My client is a leading RC frame sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 1 year scheme. You will be required to manage all the setting out of an RC frame and groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all setting out associated to the RC frame and groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Must have previous experience setting out RC frames and groundworks. * Degree in civil engineering/construction or time served in UK on site The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

The Client and Project: My client is a leading RC frame sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 1 year scheme. You will be required to manage all the setting out of an RC frame and groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all setting out associated to the RC frame and groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Must have previous experience setting out RC frames and groundworks. * Degree in civil engineering/construction or time served in UK on site The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Freelance Site Engineer We're seeking an experienced Freelance Site Engineer for a duration of 7/8 weeks on a wind farm project. We are looking for experienced engineers with proven expertise in setting out, site surveys, and roadworks. Competitive rates. Requirements: * Strong experience ideally in civils, and infrastructure projects * Proficient in setting out and topographical surveys * CSCS card * CIS or PAYE only To apply, please send your CV and availability to Kevin Deeney at First Task Professional

Civil Site Resident Engineer - Major Infrastructure Project | Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 Join a global professional services leader committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in energy, water, and urbanisation. We're seeking an experienced Civil Site Resident Engineer to oversee the delivery of a major High Voltage Substation project in Ireland, supporting the growing demand for data centres and digital infrastructure. This is a site-based role representing the client on the construction site of the newbuild substation and grid connection project. 🔧 Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of a large-scale civil and structural construction project. Supervise contractors, suppliers, and designers to ensure quality, compliance, and safety. Review and coordinate technical deliverables to achieve engineering excellence. Represent the client as they expand their delivery capability in Ireland, and uphold core values on-site. Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to...

The Client and Project: My client is a leading RC frame sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 1 year scheme. You will be required to manage all the setting out of an RC frame and groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all setting out associated to the RC frame and groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Must have previous experience setting out RC frames and groundworks. * Degree in civil engineering/construction or time served in UK on site The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

I am working alongside a leading civil engineering contractor who are currently looking to hire an experienced Site Engineer due to a number of new contracts being awarded. My client operates across the civils sector on renewable energy projects. Site Engineer responsibilities: * Setting out using total station & GPS. Works include earthworks, duct installations, troughs, RC bases and cable routes. * Working alongside the project management team. * Site supervision. * Ensuring health and safety compliance. * Ensuring works are being carried out in accordance to agreed methodology and method. * Ensuring the correct documentation is held on site. * Ensuring works are completed on time and to specification. Site Engineer requirements: * Experience with setting out earthworks, duct installations, troughs, RC bases and cable routes. * Right to work in the UK. * CSCS card - White minimum. * SSSTS/SMSTS ticket holder (preferable) * Full UK driving...

Geo-Environmental Engineer We're looking for an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer, to join a multidisciplinary company. You'll manage and supervise ground investigations, collect and interpret site and lab data, and produce technical reports across infrastructure sectors including rail, highways, and waterways. Key Responsibilities: Manage ground investigation tasks and coordinate supply chains. Conduct fieldwork including soil and rock logging, sampling, and in-situ testing. Prepare factual reports and schedule lab analyses. Ensure health and safety compliance on site. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Maintain strong client relationships and clear communication. Requirements: Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences. Must have at least a couple of years of post-grad experience in the UK on geo-environmental projects. Site supervision experience (e.g. drilling contractors). Strong understanding of ground investigation risks and...

Your new company You'll be joining a forward-thinking local authority committed to enhancing community resilience and environmental sustainability. The team is focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that protect residents and assets from the growing risks of flooding. Your new role As a Flood Engineer, you will play a key role in assessing existing flood defence systems and contributing to the design and implementation of new engineering solutions. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate flood risk, develop mitigation strategies, and support the delivery of capital projects aimed at improving flood resilience across the region. Your responsibilities will include site assessments, hydraulic modelling input, technical reporting, and supporting funding applications for flood alleviation schemes. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you'll need a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline,...

Lead Electronics Engineer  Edinburgh (predominantly on-site) circa £84 per hour + overtime Contract position Virtual interview Mon–Fri   Certain Advantage is collaborating with a key client to recruit a Lead Electronics Engineer. You will lead the electronics development of a key sensor project for aircraft. This is a key role in developing, maturing, and delivering a mission-critical, electro-optical system that will be installed onto the aircraft platform.   What will you be doing? Manage and lead a team of Electronics engineers in developing the sensor system’s electronic hardware through the full engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis to customer delivery. Ownership of electronics work packages, agreeing budget and schedule with engineering management, day-to-day planning and execution of the teams’ work, supervising engineers in completion of their tasks, and status reporting to key stakeholders. Lead the electronics architecture development while working...

About the Company Police Scotland continue to improve and evolve a number of our core digital solutions to retain and enhance the capability and flexibility required to address the ongoing and evolving demands on policing and criminal justice over the next decade. The Estates Transformation Programme was approved in 2021 with the objective of transforming every building across the Police Scotland estate, to ensure they fully meet the needs of modern policing. The Estates Transformation Programme reflects our commitment to partnership and creating a modern estate that can attract, retain, and empower our people as well as enabling the use of technology to improve operational effectiveness. Digital Division will work alongside the Estates Transformation Programme team to transform properties into a new modern network of buildings which will support a digitally enabled service model. About the Role As an IT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing end user support,...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Contract – £50-55 per hour (Outisde IR35) Location: Scotland (On-site) We're hiring on behalf of a client looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. The role focuses on the design and development of electro-mechanical products used in automated systems, including intricate internal mechanisms for an electronic machine. Key Responsibilities: • Design new components and support existing product updates • Design intricate internal mechanisms for an electronic machine • Work with operations, suppliers, and other teams • Ensure design quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness • Run design reviews, testing, and validation • Manage documentation and change control processes What We're Looking For: • 5+ years in mechanical design, ideally in electromechanical systems • Experience designing intricate internal mechanisms for complex machines • Strong CAD skills (ProE/Creo or Solidworks) • Knowledge of drive systems, mechanisms,...

Lead Plant Design Engineer – Transmission Projects Location: Work from home with fortnightly 2 days Glasgow office visits Reports to: Section Head Contract: 12-month rolling contract – a long-term opportunity with up to 20 years of projects ahead, offering excellent stability and continuity. Role Lead the design and delivery of main plant solutions for transmission networks (132kV+). You’ll produce detailed designs and specifications for switchgear, transformers, and substation equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Provide technical support through all project stages, assess tenders, and resolve design or site issues. Requirements: * Degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered or working towards) * Experience in substation/main plant design (33kV–400kV) * Strong technical, communication, and safety awareness * Knowledge of CDM regulations and UK transmission standard

Do you have the expertise to design and justify civil and structural systems that safeguard one of the UK’s most strategically important nuclear facilities? Can you demonstrate hands-on experience producing and reviewing technical substantiation for reinforced concrete and steel structures under safety-critical or high-hazard conditions? Are you looking for a long-term opportunity where your engineering decisions directly support national security and help shape the future of the Royal Navy’s nuclear infrastructure? The Opportunity Aree you ready to take your civil engineering expertise into one of the UK’s most technically challenging and rewarding environments? This opportunity has arisen as part of an expansion of a multidisciplinary engineering function supporting critical national infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the design integrity, reliability and safety justification of complex civil and structural systems that operate in a highly regulated,...

Site Administrator (Works Clerk) - Flood & Civil Works Location: Co. Kerry Type: Fixed-term (24 months, with potential 12-month extension to a total of 3 years) Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:30 Salary: €41,279.83 - 42,744.00 About the role Join a delivery team supporting multiple flood-protection and civil engineering works across the region. Our client acts as PSCS under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, so accuracy, safety administration and audit-ready records are essential. Key responsibilities Health & Safety admin: Maintain PRA/RAMS/SSWP and subcontractor registers; track training/insurances; assist with Safety Data Sheets. Financial admin: Monthly spend tracking; supplier/PO summaries for engineers. Procurement admin: Update procurement register; coordinate POs; run price competitions per engineer specs; collate RFT submissions; manage delivery dockets. Environmental admin: File specialist reports; retain waste-movement...

Functional Safety Engineer (TUV Certified) – Contract – Hybrid Location: Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors. The role can be performed on a hybrid basis with weekly visits to site in West Wales. Previous site experience is and TUV Certification are essential. This role is deemed outside IR35. Role & Responsibilities * Undertaking work providing engineering support to a range of CAPEX and OPEX projects. * Performing safety specification and certification of safety instrumented systems. * Develop SRS – Safety Requirements Specification. * Develop SIS Safety Lifecycle Plan \ Functional Safety Management Plan. * Carry out SIL Verification using simplified equations. * Undertake design and checking of deliverables according to discipline and area of expertise. * Checking the quality of design work to ensure...

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 £38.21 per hour umbrella Hybrid Working – 1 – 2 days per week on site Job Role: Undertake a defined range of Wholeship - Integration activities including Outfit systems, compartment design and integration activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements.  Supplying advice and support to internal and external customers ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements. Key Responsibilities: Produce Layout Drawings for Outfit compartments for review by stakeholders and to allow Stage 2 to correctly model these spaces. Update Windchill PLM with mature parts, systems, occurrences and compartment data to ensure it correctly presents the baseline design. Prepare technical equipment specifications; develop designs in line with all specifications and standards and co-ordinate with suppliers to ensure delivery to the agreed specification. Produce Procurement Pack...

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 £42.08 per hour umbrella Hybrid Working – 1 – 2 days per week on site Job Role: Undertake a defined range of Wholeship - Integration activities including Outfit systems, compartment design and integration activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements.  Supplying advice and support to internal and external customers ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements. Key Responsibilities: Produce Layout Drawings for Outfit compartments for review by stakeholders and to allow Stage 2 to correctly model these spaces. Update Windchill PLM with mature parts, systems, occurrences and compartment data to ensure it correctly presents the baseline design. Prepare technical equipment specifications; develop designs in line with all specifications and standards and co-ordinate with suppliers to ensure delivery to the agreed specification. Produce Procurement Pack...

Apex are looking for Pipe Fitters for a site in Glasgow City Centre. Start Date: Monday 17th November Project Type: Commercial Location: Glasgow City Centre Duties Installation of 6” pipework onto cantilever brackets within a confined space One engineer will be responsible for installation, while the other will monitor the tripod system. Requirements Valid Grade Card Confined Space Ticket. Details Rate: £24 per hour (CIS) Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week. Duration: Initially 3 weeks, potential to extend until the end of 2025. Call Gerry on (phone number removed) if interested

Can you demonstrate previous experience of designing or assessing HV/LV electrical systems within a regulated or high-hazard environment? Can you evidence producing clear, robust technical justification to support electrical design modifications or design changes being authorised? The Opportunity The Electrical Engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, directly supporting both ongoing operations and future programmes across a high-hazard environment. This is a remote position with occasional visits up to site near Glasgow when required. Your duties and responsibilities will be Develop, author, assess, and maintain engineering design substantiation documentation for high-hazard infrastructure Produce and manage design changes, concessions, and associated impact assessments Present design substantiations to internal safety and technical governance committees Develop and maintain EIMT schedules, operating procedures, and supporting documentation to...

Hi all, I'm currently recruiting for a contract opportunity involving microwave/milimeter wave power amplifier design. Contract details: Multiple sites (North East/West and South), £65-75 per hour, 3 days on-site, outside IR35 What you'll need: - Extensive experience in PA design - Experience in PA design above 20 Ghz If this sounds like you'd be a good fit, get in touch