Site Engineer in Blantyre

Are you an enthusiastic team player? Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region? We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our growing Energy division in Scotland - there has never been a better time to join!

THE ROLE

You will be part of our Energy team, assisting with the delivery of renewable energy projects in a Civils based environment throughout Scotland. Our ideal candidate will have a variety of Civils experience, such as reinforced concrete structures and bridges, large scale earthworks operations, underground services/drainage, and road construction. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of on-site engineering of your assigned project, reporting into the Project Manager, with the below the key responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Health & Safety implementation.
• Carrying out all aspects of on-site engineering from design checks, take offs, setting out and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Producing, maintaining and amending site documents.
• Writing and preparing site paperwork including construction phase plans, works package plans, method statements, task briefings, risk assessments and site permits.
• Managing the production of site quality documents e.g. ITPs and quality checklists etc.
• Attending pre-start and contract meetings.
• Managing sub-contractors (programme and compliance).
• Involvement in delivery of multiple sites at any one time (where appropriate).
• Client liaison which involves providing reports and progress meetings.
• Document control via Story Contracting web-based portal.
• Keeping contemporaneous records of project costs within your control.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Competent in carrying out all aspects of site setting out, engineering and surveying utilising various setting out equipment.
• Working knowledge of IT systems, specifically Microsoft Office suite.
• Preferred working knowledge of AutoCAD (training can be provided).
• SMSTS 5 Day Site Safety certified preferred but not essential (training can be provided).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in creating WPP, TB, Permit to Dig, ITPs.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to work weekends, shift work and work away from home.

THE ESSENTIALS:

• Valid CSCS card.
• Full driving licence.
• Full First Aid certified.
• CAT & Genny trained.
• Qualified to degree level in civil engineering or HNC / HND.

BENEFITS

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career. In addition to a competitive salary, overtime payments, pension and a company car or car allowance, we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work. We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

WHY STORY?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’ Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

• GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
• HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
• PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
• FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
• TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
• WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

EVERY STORY MATTERS

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story! As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

THINK YOU’D BE A GOOD FIT?

Then we’d love to hear from you. Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date. Anticipated start date: April 2026.