Civil Engineering/construction Engineering and in Melrose

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join SBc Contracts, Scottish Borders Council’s external trading organisation, which delivers a wide range of civil engineering and building projects such as groundworks, roadworks, bridgeworks, drainage, flood prevention schemes, new builds and building refurbishments to internal council clients and external customers across the Scottish Borders and wider area.

The successful candidate will support the successful delivery of civil engineering projects by undertaking the setting out of works and providing accurate and professional site engineering services throughout all stages of construction. The Site Engineer is responsible for carrying out setting out and surveying activities, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, and producing site sketches and technical information to guide construction operations.

The role will involve the use of Total Station/GNSS technology to assist with the setting out of construction activities along with as-built surveys. The role ensures that works are delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with design requirements, contractual obligations and project programmes. The post holder will contribute to Councils Quality Management procedures, undertaking inspections and maintaining accurate site records to demonstrate compliance with project standards and specifications.

Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and project managers, the Site Engineer will help identify and resolve technical issues, support continuous improvement and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on, varied position suited to a proactive and flexible individual with proven experience in a construction environment. You will work across multiple sites, may be required to work outwith core hours, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of SBc Contracts quality, environmental and health and safety performance.

• Experience in use of total station equipment to undertake the setting out of construction works & site engineering activities.
• Experience using AutoCAD or other CAD Software.
• Educated to HND or HNC level in a relevant discipline or evidence of comparable experience and training.
• SVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting or attain within 2 years of being appointed.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Current Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate.
• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post.

Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders. You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information.