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Site Engineer

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd • Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary

£78k – £91k

Posted

13 June 2026

Sponsor match

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Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Astute's contract team is partnering with a renewables / anaerobic digestion company to recruit a Site Engineer on an initial 3 month contract for its Edinburgh site. There is potential for this to be extended. The Site Engineer role comes with a day rate of £300-£350 per day, Inside IR35. Key Skills required: Come from a mechanical engineering background Worked within the anaerobic digestion sect

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Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.