As GRAHAM continues to grow and develop were looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Division as a Graduate Site Engineer. This is your chance to be part of a company thats shaping the future of the built environment and investing in yours.
As a Site Engineer youll work at the heart of operations to make sure everything is built safely accurately and to the highest quality. youll gain hands-on experience structured training and the support of experienced professionals.
At GRAHAM we invest in your growth giving you the tools mentoring and opportunities to connect your learning with real-world impact. Youll build technical expertise and confidence on site while developing the communication and leadership skills.
This is your chance to launch a rewarding career where no two days are the same every project makes a visible difference and your future in construction can really take shape.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include:
Ensure Health Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
Undertake Surveying and setting out duties
Check drawings and quantities
Assist in scheduling of materials
Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet an agreed programme of deadlines
Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary
Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
Arrange testing of materials
Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used
Keep a Site Diary
Fully interact with other members of the construction site team
Liaise with other function/departmental managers
Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Graduate Site Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
About You
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A SITE ENGINEER
GRADUATE
We offer a programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal addition a structured mentored training programme aligned to a recognised professional qualification will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility youll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
Interviews will commence in February 2027.
Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
All successful applicants will join the business by September 2027 with some opportunities to start earlier where possible.
Requirements
Requirements:
Technical Competencies
Essential
Hold a degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
Demonstrate strong communication skills.
Strong IT skills.
Right to work in the UK.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willing to work throughout Scotland Desirable:
An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry.
Able to demonstrate problem solving.
Behavioural Competencies
Essential
Commercial Awareness: understanding of business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Leadership skills: Communicates and gets involved in team commitment to a vision.
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real underlying needs of the customer beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest.
Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
Initiative: Able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised and / or with minimal supervision after an initial training period.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly loyalty and commitment.
Benefits
Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate) Contributory Pension 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)
Required Skills:
Requirements: Technical Competencies Essential Hold a degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline. Demonstrate strong communication skills. Strong IT skills. Right to work in the UK. Full UK Driving Licence. Willing to work throughout Scotland Desirable: An appreciation of Health & Safety practices. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry. Able to demonstrate problem solving. Behavioural Competencies Essential Commercial Awareness: understanding of business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements. Leadership skills: Communicates and gets involved in team commitment to a vision. Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand. Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real underlying needs of the customer beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest. Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives. Initiative: Able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised and / or with minimal supervision after an initial training period. Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly loyalty and commitment.
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