At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise assistant engineers and ensure accurate setting out for construction works.
- Company: BAM UK & Ireland is a leading construction company focused on sustainable infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, and 26 days holiday plus additional wellbeing and volunteering days.
- Other info: Accommodation and free catering provided on-site during shifts.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team in Orkney, contributing to Scotland's renewable energy future.
- Qualifications: Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, CSCS Level, and SSSTS certification required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced and motivated Site Engineer to join our collaborative project team on a new energy infrastructure scheme in Finstown, Orkney. Following a strong pipeline of recent project awards and an expanding portfolio, this is an exciting time to come on board and play a key role in delivering major civil engineering works that will help shape Scotland's renewable energy future. Based on-site in Orkney, you'll be at the heart of high-profile, forward-thinking projects, working alongside a supportive and experienced team to deliver infrastructure with lasting impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful, future-focused energy developments, we'd love to hear from you.
Your team: You will be working on a shift rotation. Accommodation will be provided on the island. Free catering during working hours on site. Flight travel will be arranged by the project for getting to and from the island.
As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards
- Supervision of assistant engineers
- Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works
- Provide accurate and clear setting out for works
- Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure a full understanding of the information provided
- Arrange a formal check of the setting out
- Complete inspection and test plans
- Keep an accurate daily site diary
- Preparation of 4 weekly programmes
- Provide accurate measurements for materials required
- Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting
- Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding
- Carry out testing/sampling of materials
- Assist the measurement department
- Maintain survey books
- Take receipt of materials and perform checks
What do you bring to the role?
The following are mandatory requirements:
- Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- NVQ Level
- CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager
- SSSTS
The following are desirable requirements:
- Successful experience as an assistant engineer level
- Working towards achieving ICE Technician or Incorporated (preferred) level or equivalent
- Earthworks experience
Whats in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
About BAM: Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Site Engineer in Orkney employer: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland is committed to building a sustainable tomorrow with a focus on vital infrastructure. Located in Orkney, the company offers a competitive salary and extensive family-friendly policies. Join a diverse team dedicated to creating lasting impact in the construction industry.
