Site Engineer

Engineering
Glasgow
February 19, 2026
Temporary
Urgent

Job Description

Freelance Site Engineers Required in Glasgow

Your new company
You’ll be joining a leading Tier 1 construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects across the UK. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, this company is at the forefront of shaping the built environment. They are currently building a large prison in Glasgow-one of the largest of its kind in Scotland.
Your new role
As a Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of this high-profile prison project. You’ll be responsible for setting out quality control, and ensuring that works are delivered in line with technical specifications and programme requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with the site management team, subcontractors, and design consultants to maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency on site.
What you’ll need to succeed

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Previous experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
  • Strong technical knowledge of setting out, surveying, and construction processes
  • Proficiency with engineering software and equipment
  • A valid CSCS card; SMSTS or SSSTS is desirable.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

    • What you’ll get in return

  • A competitive hourly / daily rate
  • 6 months work minimum, with the potential to go on longer
  • The opportunity to work on a nationally significant project
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Long-term project pipeline across Scotland and the wider UK

    • What you need to do now

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