Job Description:

Senior Engineer / Sub Agent

Location: Scotland
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + additional benefits
Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a long-established Scottish civil engineering contractor with over 60 years' experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Scotland. Their work spans marine & coastal engineering, water infrastructure, roads and bridges, and power.

They are trusted by public sector bodies, utilities, and private clients, and are known for hands-on delivery, strong safety standards, and high-quality project execution.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer / Sub Agent to support the delivery of civil engineering projects across Scotland.

The role will involve site-based engineering and supervisory duties across a range of infrastructure schemes. Projects may require travel and periods away from home, although efforts are made to allocate work locally where possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site delivery teams in the successful execution of civil engineering projects
• Carry out setting out and site engineering duties
• Coordinate subcontractors and site activities
• Assist with planning, sequencing, and programme delivery
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Support with site documentation and quality assurance
• Liaise with project managers, designers, and clients

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate (or equivalent) experience in civil engineering
• Strong background in civil engineering contracting
• Experience in infrastructure projects (marine, roads, water, or power desirable)
• Competent in setting out and site engineering
• Strong understanding of HSE and quality standards
• Willingness to travel and work across Scotland

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + package
• Strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to progress into Sub Agent / Site Agent roles
• Exposure to technically challenging and varied schemes across Scotland

If you would be interested in a confidential conversation regarding the position, feel free to apply with an up to date CV!

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