Site Engineer

Cara Energy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in the UK is seeking a Site Engineer to manage operations on various projects, including the Corran Ferry Crossing in Scotland. Key responsibilities include overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a third-level qualification in Civil Engineering and at least 2 years of experience. The role offers a biannual bonus, generous holiday allowance, and additional benefits like a car allowance and gym membership subsidy.

Benefits

Biannual Bonus

Generous Holiday Allowance

Car Allowance

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Civil Engineering role.
• Full driving license permitted in the UK/Ireland.
• Flexibility to travel and work across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Inspect materials to ensure quality and compliance.
• Promote safety and report safety concerns on site.

Skills

Communication

IT Literacy in Microsoft Office

Awareness of Health and Safety regulations

Supervising others

Education

Third level qualification in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you a Site Engineer looking to build your experience in an exciting and diverse business? If the answer is yes, then Charles Brand want to hear from you!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in site operations, from site setup to completion. This role will commence working on a Corran Ferry Crossing in Scotland, however once completed there will be other exciting projects across the UK and Ireland.

What you’ll do

Some of your key duties will include:

Site Operations and Supervision

• Oversee the daily site operations and ensure work aligns with plans and specifications.
• Set out works and verifying levels, alignment and measurements.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Identify risks to project success and resolve or elevate promptly.
• Conduct progress reviews and provide updates to site management as required.

Compliance and Quality

• Inspect materials and completed work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality.
• Ensure adequate permits are received before commencing any site activities.
• Address any issues with non-compliance or poor quality, escalating and reporting as necessary.

Health, Safety and Sustainability

• Promote safety as a core Company Value, in all activities.
• Identify, report and correct any safety concerns, escalating where required.
• Work with HSEQ and Sustainability teams to meet our objectives and communicate updates.

What you’ll bring

• Third level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management or other related discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Civil Engineering role
• Full driving license, that permits driving in the UK/Ireland
• Flexibility to Travel and work on different projects across the UK and Ireland
• IT Literacy in Microsoft Office packages
• Effective Communication, both written and verbal,
• Awareness of issues impacting the construction of Civil Engineering projects
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and best practice
• Experience of supervising others, including sub-contractors

It would also be desirable to have:

• CSR, CSCS or Safe Pass card/certificate
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

How we’ll reward you

• Biannual Bonus based on Individual and Company Performance
• Mentoring and Structured Career Pathway
• Generous Holiday Allowance, and ability to purchase additional days
• Car Allowance
• Employer Pension Contribution through Salary Sacrifice
• Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
• Life Assurance Plan – four times annual salary
• Health Cash Plan – discounted optical, dental, physio and other health & wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Membership Subsidy Scheme
• Biannual Performance Development Planning
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Your Application

At Lagan Specialist Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That's why we are committed to making the application process as easy as possible for all. if you have any questions or require any assistance at any stage of recruitment, please let us know - we will be happy to help.

We wish you every success in your application.

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The closing date for applications is Monday the 26th of January 2026