Measurement Testing Compliance Engineer (MTCE)

Salary/Rate:£36000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Job Type:Site Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Glasgow
County:Glasgow City
Sector:Technical Construction
Job ref:JN -042026-85128_1775040475
Post Date:01. 04. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

We're working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. They deliver a wide range of infrastructure and built environment projects, with a particular focus on highways, transport, and asset management.

Their teams work closely with local authorities and public sector clients, providing technical expertise across the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects. They are known for their collaborative culture, strong staff retention, and commitment to professional development.

The Role

This position sits within their highways team, supporting the delivery of maintenance and infrastructure schemes across Scotland.

The role focuses on monitoring works, verifying contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with contracts and industry standards.

You'll have a mix of site-based inspections and office-based reporting, working across a range of road maintenance and infrastructure projects.

What you'll be doing

  • Monitoring highways maintenance and construction works
  • Verifying contractor measurements and outputs
  • Ensuring compliance with contracts, processes, and standards
  • Carrying out site inspections, including H&S (CDM) checks
  • Producing reports (measurement, monitoring, monthly/annual)
  • Supporting incident and winter maintenance reviews
  • Working with asset/data systems (e.g. IRIS)
  • Attending meetings with stakeholders and contractors

What we're looking for

  • HND, degree, or equivalent in Civil Engineering
  • Experience within highways / roads maintenance or construction
  • Understanding of measurement and contractor compliance
  • Comfortable working across both site and office environments
  • Strong communication and reporting skills
  • Roads/highways experience is essential

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary with regular reviews
  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
  • Hybrid working
  • Strong training and development culture
  • ICE support and mentoring
  • Exposure to varied, Scotland-wide projects
  • Clear progression opportunities

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