Job Title: Site Engineer - Marine & Civil Infrastructure
Location: Port Ellen, Isle of Islay (Accommodation Provided)
Contract Value: £80M - £90M
Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Rotation: 10 days on / 4 days off
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: 2 Years (Running until the end of 2028)
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major, long-term harbour redevelopment project on the Isle of Islay. Valued between £80M and £90M, this flagship infrastructure scheme will upgrade marine facilities to accommodate new ferry services, offering stable, long-term contract work through to the end of 2028.
Key Packages & Scope of Works
You will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, and technical supervision across several complex civil and marine packages, including:
- Marine Works: Harbour infrastructure, quayside upgrades, and coastal protection.
- Piling: Heavy marine and land-based piling operations.
- Concrete Works: Reinforced concrete (RC) structures, capping beams, and slabs.
- Groundworks: Bulk earthworks, drainage, and utilities.
- M&E Light: Supporting light mechanical and electrical civil interfaces.
What's on Offer
- Day Rate: £450/day (Outside IR35 determination).
- Work-Life Balance: 10/4 rotation pattern.
- Logistics Covered: Full accommodation provided on the island for your working rotation.
- Longevity: Two-year pipeline of work starting January 2027.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven track record as a Site Engineer on heavy civil engineering, marine, or harbour projects.
- Strong setting-out skills (proficiency with Total Station, GPS, and CAD).
- Solid understanding of RC works, piling, and earthworks tolerances.
- Experience maintaining strict QA/QC records, ITPs, and permits to dig/work.
- Valid CSCS card (SMSTS/SSSTS advantageous).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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