Field Engineer - Highways

ZipRecruiter; Nairn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on maintaining and upgrading essential roadside technology across Scotland. This on-site role involves hands-on work with various electronic and communications systems, ensuring safety and reliability for road users. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical installations and a commitment to health and safety. With opportunities for career development and a supportive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Minimum 24 Days Holiday

Flexible Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Access to Discounts and Healthcare Services

Community Involvement Days

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Experience in field installation and servicing roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical and communications installations.
• Perform electrical testing and inspections to BS7671.
• Maintain records and liaise with various stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Control Systems

Communications Technology

Health and Safety Compliance

Electrical Testing

Education

Certificate in Electronic/Electrical Discipline

Vocational Qualifications in Electrotechnical

Job description

Job Description

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Field Engineer to join our TSIC account. This will be an on-site, mobile role working on Highways in the North East area of Scotland.

The Field Engineer plays an important part in undertaking reactive and planned maintenance, installation, and commissioning works on highways control technology installations throughout Scotland. This includes CCTV, Traffic Monitoring Units, Variable Message Signs, Emergency Telephones, and other installation and outstation electronic and communications equipment, mainly motorway based.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Our TSIC account has been working in partnership with Traffic Scotland on behalf of Transport for Scotland since 2004. We are responsible for operating, maintaining, and upgrading the motorway and trunk road technology infrastructure across Scotland.

With over 12,000 intelligent transport system (ITS) assets across Scotland, our teams operate and maintain variable messaging signs, CCTV, emergency roadside telephones (ERTs), and various power and communication cabinets.

In addition, we manage and maintain hundreds of miles of motorway and trunk road network across Scotland, providing key consultancy services such as asset management, design, and environmental management.

Our focus is on delivering reliable journey times and high customer care for road users.

The Field Engineer will be responsible for:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical, control, and communications installations following current Regulations and Manufacturer’s recommendations. Responding to urgent or emergency failures.
• Performing initial verification and periodic electrical testing and inspection to BS7671 of electrical installations, and issuing the relevant certification.
• Updating schematic diagrams and as-built records.
• Undertaking all aspects of highway electrical maintenance works, including routine and cyclic maintenance.
• Taking responsibility for Health and Safety to ensure safety of yourself and others, and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Keeping records, completing necessary paperwork, and liaising with colleagues, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, the public, clients, and customers.

What makes this role unique is that you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing frontline maintenance to ensure the availability and safety of Transport Scotland roadside technology assets on Scottish motorways and trunk roads. Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a valid driving license.

Ideally, you will have a certificate in an electronic/electrical discipline and vocational qualifications in electrotechnical or telecommunications fields. Additionally, experience in field installation and servicing roles would be desirable to help you start confidently, but training will be provided if needed.

What we offer you

We offer flexibility, career development, a benefits package, and support for your well-being. We are recognized as one of the top employers by Investors in People and offer a competitive rewards program.

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression opportunities
• Pension - Generous pension scheme with contributions from us
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Choices - Flexible benefits including additional leave, cycle2work, charity giving, and gym memberships
• Save with Amey - Access to discounts, healthcare, GP services, dental vouchers, and more
• Social Value - 2 Community Involvement Days annually and additional volunteering opportunities

We embrace diversity and support individuals to work in ways that suit them.

We are committed to sustainability and working with communities to protect people and the planet.

At Amey, you have the freedom to perform because we believe that when nothing holds you back, we can achieve extraordinary results together.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy grow by designing, maintaining, and transforming strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 employees are behind critical services relied upon daily.
• Our engineering and operations expertise, combined with data-driven insights from our consulting division, deliver better results for clients.
• We are trusted partners of government at all levels, managing vital assets and complex projects for sustainable growth.

Application Guidance

We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, belief, or identity. Please contact our recruitment team for accessibility needs and adjustments. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.

Apply today – We look forward to hearing from you!