Site Engineer Civils (Enabling Works) - Argyll in Scotland

Overview

Site Engineer Civils (Enabling Works) - Argyll for United Living Group. United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for Site Engineer’s (Access and Enabling Works) with a Civils bias to join an Overhead Lines Project (OHL) in Argyll, Scotland. You will be focusing on supporting the team in enabling works phase of the overhead lines sites prior to tower assembly and erection.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the OHL Construction Manager, you will be part of the Enabling Works and Access Roads team, coordinating foremen and subcontractors while liaising with clients and third parties, and manage the setting People to Work process, including onboarding and site inductions with our program to support a growing workload across overhead lines (OHL). This role involves overseeing daily health & safety protocols for staff and subcontractors, reporting incidents, managing project resources, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting the Construction and Project Managers with documentation and reporting. You will coordinate effectively with all stakeholders and contribute to delivering the enabling works phase prior to tower assembly and erection. This role is site based on long term project in Inverness supporting our client SSE.

Typical Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Health & Safety for staff and subcontractors.
• Report Safety incidents and “near misses” internally and externally.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage Foremen and subcontractors; assist the Construction Manager in checking staff competencies and training.
• Control costs and monitor financial status of your project area where applicable.
• Produce method statements, work instructions, and risk assessments.
• Provide the Construction and Project Managers with information for monthly reports and project change control.
• Plan and coordinate resources (plant, materials, labour).
• Determine material requirements and liaise with Procurement.
• Liaise with clients, third parties, and stakeholders.
• Collect and collate QA documentation for final records.
• Support the Site Construction Manager in developing target costs.
• Compliance: ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:1999, ISO 9001:2000, and ISO 14001:2004 standards.

Qualifications

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Expected Demonstrable industry experience in a similar role.
• Possess a recognised Safety Qualification (such as IOSH or NEBOSH).
• Previous experience in the management of sub-contractors and the recording of measurement details to enable financial settlement.
• Supervisory experience of technical aspects of construction, access and accommodation works, traffic management, scaffolds, metal access roads, yard setup, welfare facilities, foundations, conductor and fitting replacement works (desirable).
• Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods of time.
• Demonstrated experience with enabling, access roads and foundation construction in power transmission projects.
• Proven coordination with third parties (local councils, highway authorities, environment agencies, etc.).

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Join us in our efforts towards a sustainable future. Do not wait any longer, apply now!