Site Engineer - Civils

4w1 month ago

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd

Dumfries, GB · Full-time · £35,000 – £45,000

About this role

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in civil engineering and construction. We deliver safe, innovative and quality sustainable marine, coastal and transport infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.

As a Site Engineer, you will take full responsibility for delivering all aspects of a civil engineering project. Your day-to-day work includes setting out and levelling using GPS and total station equipment, ensuring compliance with SHEQ policies, and maintaining accurate records for labour, material, and plant.

You will build strong relationships with management and the supply chain, develop short-term look-ahead programmes, and communicate programme risks to the management team. Our values—We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate—shape how we work with clients, partners, and each other.

We offer clear progression pathways and continuous professional development, with the opportunity to work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy. Join a collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Requirements

HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a related field
Full UK Driving Licence
Excellent technical knowledge of civil engineering and best practices
Willingness to travel and work throughout the UK
Proficiency in setting out and levelling using GPS and total station equipment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents

Responsibilities

Take full responsibility and accountability for delivering all aspects of a civil engineering project
Set out and level using GPS and/or total station equipment
Ensure all site activities comply with McLaughlin & Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
Develop short-term look-ahead programmes in collaboration with the supply chain
Produce weekly and monthly progress reports as appropriate
Record, submit, and monitor non-conformance reports (NCR) and maintain the NCR register
Ensure accurate daily records are maintained and communicated for labour, material, and plant, including subcontractors
Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence

Benefits

Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package (details available on company website)