Environment Site Engineer – Water Infrastructure
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Site Manager, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Site Manager
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Site Engineer – Environment
Location:
Inverness
An opportunity has arisen for a Site Engineer to join our Environment Business at Galliford Try. Ideally based in or around the Inverness area, you will travel across multiple sites and projects within the Scottish Water Framework, delivering schemes of varying sizes in the Water Industry.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you will provide setting-out and engineering support on site. You will coordinate engineering control and setting-out activities and provide technical information to operatives and subcontractors to help deliver works safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
- Provide accurate setting-out and engineering control on site
- Coordinate engineering activities to support successful construction delivery
- Complete daily site diary records, including photographs and supporting evidence
- Conduct material reconciliations and ensure surveying equipment is calibrated and fit for purpose
- Carry out as-built surveys and create accurate 2D and 3D drawings/sketches
- Support quality processes including record keeping, ensuring works are carried out in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Maintain accurate as-built records throughout delivery
- Assist in planning, monitoring and programme updates for site works
- Support innovation and continuous improvement by identifying new processes, technologies and techniques
- Promote and uphold a positive Health, Safety & Environment culture across site
About You
Essential:
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and data
- Working knowledge of standard setting-out techniques and experience using
- Level and EDM (GPS knowledge desirable)
- A flexible, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
- CSCS and SMSTS (or willingness to work towards – training can be provided)
Desirable:
- Previous experience in the Water Industry or Civil Engineering sector
- Experience working on site and familiarity with construction quality processes
Personal attributes we value:
- Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
- Demonstrates our values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity & Collaboration
- Flexible, resilient and able to influence and build strong relationships
- A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.
With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
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