Contracts Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established contractor in the civil engineering and water sector is seeking a Contracts Engineer to join their team in Inverness. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on significant projects across the North of Scotland, ensuring that operations run smoothly and projects are delivered on time. With over 50 years of experience, this company offers a stable environment with a strong focus on safety and quality. The successful candidate will manage subcontractors, oversee site engineering tasks, and contribute to the overall success of projects. If you are looking for a role that combines challenge with opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

£6K Car Allowance

Pension

32 Days Holidays

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering required.
• Water experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations on site and ensure project timelines are met.
• Report on key aspects of progress and contribute to project success.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Water Engineering

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

James Gray Recruitment are actively seeking a Contracts Engineer in Inverness on behalf of one of our key clients who are an established contractor in the civil engineering and water sector.

Our client

• Our client is a contractor who has been operating for over 50 years across the UK and Ireland, working across a number of Joint Ventures, Public-Private Partnerships and alternative forms of contract on well-known and celebrated projects;
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected and successful company which has been steadily growing since their inception, and with scope for work for years to come.

What you’ll be doing:

• The successful Engineer will be working on civil engineering and water schemes across the North of Scotland, undertaking site engineering and managing subcontractors;
• Manage daily operations on site and ensure project timescales are met within a safe and accurate fashion;
• Reporting daily/weekly on key aspects of progress issues and concerns;
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time;
• Any other duties as required.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Educated to degree level with at least 2-3 years post grad experience in Civil Engineering.
• Water experience is preferred but other civil engineering backgrounds will be considered;
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Base salary from £35-50K;
• Attractive benefits package including £6K car allowance, pension, 32 days holidays.

What you need to do next:

Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to Aoife Cullen at James Gray Recruitment. To hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for, please contact Aoife at 0141 674 9532 or e-mail at [e-mail].

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK.