Experienced Site Engineer Geotechnical

Manpower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based engineering firm in Scotland is seeking an Experienced Site Manager to join their geo-technical delivery team. This fully site-based role requires 2 to 3 years of experience in site investigation contracting and offers opportunities to broaden your technical responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in Earth Sciences or Civil Engineering, with strong skills in communication, organisation, and problem-solving, ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years' experience in site investigation contracting.
• Degree-qualified in Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of site engineering practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee site investigations in accordance with project specifications.
• Assist with planning and management of site operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients and contractors for project delivery.
• Monitor site performance and report to stakeholders.
• Provide technical input to engineering decisions.

Skills

Site investigation contracting

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Experienced Site Manager

Glasgow

Overview

An established UK-based organisation providing specialist engineering and technical services across construction, infrastructure, and the built environment is seeking an Experienced Site Engineer to join its geo-technical delivery team. Operating on projects nationwide, the business is known for its practical, safety-led approach and its involvement in complex ground investigation and civil engineering works.

This is a fully site-based role suited to a Site Engineer with 2 to 3 years' experience in site investigation contracting. You will take a more hands-on role in managing site activities, supervising works, and supporting the successful delivery of projects, working closely with senior engineers and directors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee site investigations in accordance with project specifications and programmes

• Assist with the planning, organisation, and day-to-day management of site operations

• Ensure all site activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery

• Monitor site performance, progress, and KPIs, reporting regularly to senior stakeholders

• Provide technical input to problem-solving, site execution, and engineering decisions

Skills & Experience Required

• 2 to 3 years' experience within site investigation contracting

• Degree-qualified in Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

• Strong understanding of site engineering practices, logistics, and contract delivery

• Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance

• Confident communicator with good organisational and problem-solving skills

This role offers the opportunity to take greater ownership on site, broaden technical responsibility, and continue developing within a well-established geo-technical and civil engineering environment.