Project Engineer in Inverness

We are looking for a motivated Project Engineer or Project Manager to join our growing energy services team. You will take ownership of technically varied projects across our infrastructure, hydropower, and grid portfolios. This is a hands-on delivery role well suited to someone with a civil or mechanical engineering background who is building their project management experience and wants exposure to the full project lifecycle in the energy sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of assigned projects, tracking programme, budget, risk, and quality from inception to close-out.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, managing expectations and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Prepare and review technical scopes, contract documents, specifications, and programme schedules.
• Define personnel requirements for each project, identifying the roles, competencies, and certifications needed, and working with resource managers or supply chain to secure the right people at the right time.
• Specify plant, equipment, and materials required for site operations — including lifting equipment, temporary works, specialist tools, and consumables — ensuring selections are appropriate for the technical and site-specific demands of each project.
• Produce or contribute to mobilisation plans that bring together personnel, equipment, and logistics in a coordinated and cost-effective way, flagging lead times and procurement dependencies early.
• Develop, review, and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for site activities, ensuring all safe systems of work are in place and understood by operatives prior to mobilisation.
• Fulfil duties under CDM Regulations as appropriate to role, including coordinating with Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, and clients on health and safety obligations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and challenge contractor-submitted RAMS, ensuring adequacy of controls for site-specific hazards including working at height, confined spaces, isolation of plant, and environmental risks common to energy infrastructure projects.
• Monitor site progress, attend project meetings, and produce clear progress reports and status updates for internal and client stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, raising issues early and proposing practical mitigation measures.
• Support commercial management including change control, variation tracking, and invoicing milestones.
• Ensure all works are delivered in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Contribute to business development activity, including supporting bid preparation and client presentations.

Essential

• Degree or HND in civil, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2–6 years’ experience in a project delivery role in energy, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Practical understanding of project management principles (scope, programme, cost, risk).
• Experience specifying personnel competencies and equipment requirements for site-based projects.
• Understanding of plant and equipment selection for civil or mechanical works, including lifting operations, temporary works, or plant.
• Demonstrable experience developing and reviewing RAMS for site-based works.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and the duties they place on project roles.
• Confident communicator with strong report-writing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Experience across hydropower, grid infrastructure, or renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contract forms.
• LOLER / lifting operations awareness.
• Experience using project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).

Relocation may be provided for the selected candidate. Sponsorship is not available, all candidates must have the right to work in the UK.