Summer Placement Engineer - Scotland

Civil, Construction, Structural, Geotechnical.

About Us

At Farrans, we build, transform, and connect. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, driving a culture that fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity. Join us and become part of a dynamic team that values your growth and empowers you to make a real impact.

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Job Description

You will carry-out daily site duties and report into the senior site engineers. Working alongside experts in all areas of the business you will develop your knowledge and understanding of your assigned project. Through mentoring and coaching you will be given numerous opportunities and challenges which will help support you build a career in a fast paced and stimulating industry 

Travel is expected as part of this role to construction sites, company fixed locations and other project related needs.

Responsibilities

  • Undertaking surveys and setting-out on site 
  • Preparation of drawings and calculations to ensure quality control and compliance procedures are adhered to for engineering 
  • Monitoring construction progress to ensure that deadlines are being met  
  • Liaising with clients and carrying out site investigations 
  • Coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and other parties involved in the construction project to ensure that all work is completed according to specifications. 
  • Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials 
  • Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.

Qualifications

  • Working towards a Civil or Construction/Project Management Degree
  • Hold a full manual UK driving license 
  • High attention to detail coupled with meticulous planning and organisational skills
  • Demonstrate a strong interest in all aspects of engineering and looking for a dynamic workplace that provides an outstanding career opportunity
  • Excellent good communication skills, be able to work flexibly in a team and be a hard worker  

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority. Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly. We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration. We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12 weeks
  • Location
    Glasgow
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Construction/Project Management
  • Geotechnical
  • Structural
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