Senior Site Engineer

Company: Hays
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

As Senior Site Engineer you will lead on-site delivery of a high-profile Edinburgh project, ensuring quality, safety and adherence to timelines. You will work closely with subcontractors and cross-functional teams to keep operations running smoothly. The role focuses on delivering a prestigious, large-scale build with a strong emphasis on standards and regulatory compliance. This is a chance to shape on-site performance on a £75m student accommodation project within a respected firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Oversee construction processes on site to meet quality and safety standards
  • Manage site operations and coordinate with subcontractors
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and schedules
  • Monitor progress and resolve on-site issues to keep project on track

Key requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Experience managing large-scale construction projects, especially with steel and RC frames
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of health and safety regulations
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Experience with steel and RC frame construction
  • Site coordination and project management
  • Health and safety regulations knowledge

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Posted: October 1st, 2026