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Site Engineer (Groundworks/Setting Out) in Edinburgh (EH1) | Ernest Gordon Recruitment Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Site Engineer (Groundworks/Setting Out) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Edinburgh (EH1) £45000 - £55000 per annum + Progression + Bonus + Personal Vehicle 1 week ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Queensferry, South Queensferry (EH30), EH30 £30k - 40k per year 3 days ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Glasgow (G1), G1 £37k - 43k per year 4 weeks ago Site/Senior Engineer Morson Edge Carbrain, Glasgow (G67), G67 1AH £35k - 50k per year + None 2 weeks ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Glasgow (G71), G71 £35k - 45k per year 4 weeks ago Site Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Achvarasdal, Thurso (KW14), KW14 Competitive salary & benefits package including Wellbeing Days 1 week ago Site Engineer - Civils Ecruit Argyll & Bute Market related 1 month ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Ibrox, Glasgow (G51), G51 Market related 4 weeks ago Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Kilmorack, Beauly (IV4), IV4 7BG Competitive salary & benefits package including company car/allowance. 3 weeks ago Senior Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Glasgow (G1), G1 £35k - 43k per year 4 weeks ago Site Engineer (Groundworks/Setting Out) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Edinburgh (EH1) £45000 - £55000 per annum + Progression + Bonus + Personal Vehicle 1 week ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Queensferry, South Queensferry (EH30), EH30 £30k - 40k per year 3 days ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Glasgow (G1), G1 £37k - 43k per year 4 weeks ago Site/Senior Engineer Morson Edge Carbrain, Glasgow (G67), G67 1AH £35k - 50k per year + None 2 weeks ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Glasgow (G71), G71 £35k - 45k per year 4 weeks ago Site Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Achvarasdal, Thurso (KW14), KW14 Competitive salary & benefits package including Wellbeing Days 1 week ago Site Engineer - Civils Ecruit Argyll & Bute Market related 1 month ago Site Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Ibrox, Glasgow (G51), G51 Market related 4 weeks ago Section Engineer BAM UK & Ireland Kilmorack, Beauly (IV4), IV4 7BG Competitive salary & benefits package including company car/allowance. 3 weeks ago Senior Engineer Contract Scotland Ltd Glasgow (G1), G1 £35k - 43k per year 4 weeks ago Site Engineer (Groundworks/Setting Out) Ernest Gordon Recruitment View Profile Edinburgh (EH1) Permanent Published: 1 week ago £45000 - £55000 per annum + Progression + Bonus + Personal Vehicle Site Engineer (Groundworks/Setting Out) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Site Engineer (Groundworks/Setting Out) Edinburgh (Central Belt) £45,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Bonus + Personal Vehicle + Health Care + Days Based + Annual Bonus Are you a Setting Out Engineer looking to join one of Scotland's leading civil engineering and groundworks services offering a personal vehicle, fantastic in-house progression, a generous pension scheme, health care insurance and annual bonus to boost your income? These well-established groundworks company is one of Scotland's largest privately owned construction businesses, delivering high-quality services to many of the country's leading housing developers. They are looking to expand their family-run team and are now seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join their operations. This role will see you responsible for setting out and surveying on residential groundwork projects. You will work closely with site managers and project teams to maintain high standards of quality and safety. The position is primarily site-based (70%), where you will carry out measurements and calculations to ensure works are constructed correctly. The remaining 30% will be office-based, completing relevant documentation and survey records. This dynamic role would suit a Setting Out Engineer or similar looking to join one of Scotland's leading Civil Engineer services who pride themselves on enabling employee success. The Role: Setting out for foundations, roads, drainage, and housing plots Interpreting technical drawings and site plans Liaising with site teams and subcontractors In house Progression to management roles 70% Site visits (Personal Car included), 30% Office Work Generous Pension Scheme (10%) and Health Care The Person: Setting Out Engineer Happy to commute to main office (Livingston) and sites (Central Band) Setting Out, Engineer, Livingston, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Site Visits, Progression, Calculations, Measuring, Liasing, Personal Car, Days Based, Central Belt, Groundworks Reference Number: BBBH24595f If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2017 Location Bristol, London, Exeter Company size 0 - 49 About us Ernest
Gordon Recruitment Limited is a specialist Engineering and Technical
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