Inverness Hydro Engineering Lead

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Inverness seeks an Engineering Manager to lead both design and construction engineering across a flagship hydroelectric project. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, enforce design assurance, manage consultants, and drive value engineering from concept through commissioning.

The role demands a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive project leadership experience on large infrastructure, and strong knowledge of contract compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in engineering management across both design and construction phases.
• Extensive background delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects (hydro, water, heavy civils or similar).
• Strong understanding of design management processes, contract compliance, and assurance.
• Demonstrable experience managing consultants, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, and engineering best practice.
• Ability to lead technical decision-making and manage risk across complex engineering environments.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent.
• Experience working on hydroelectric or pumped storage schemes.
• Familiarity with Principal Designer duties and CDM regulations.
• Experience within Tier 1 contractor environments.
• Track record of implementing innovation and value engineering on major projects.
• Experience working with major approval bodies or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function across both design and construction phases of the project.
• Act as the technical authority, ensuring design, construction, commissioning, and handover meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and coordinate design consultants, ensuring deliverables are issued in line with programme, cost, and quality expectations.
• Oversee the design review process, challenging solutions and driving compliance with contract requirements and technical standards.
• Provide leadership and line management to design managers, engineers, and technical teams.
• Ensure effective technical query (RFI) management, change control, and design assurance processes are in place and adhered to.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and maintain design and construction programmes.
• Promote and implement innovative engineering solutions and value engineering opportunities.
• Provide technical input into tenders, risk reviews, and pre-construction activities.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, challenging poor practice where necessary.
• Act as the key interface with client representatives, approval bodies, and stakeholders.
• Lead and chair design reviews, technical workshops, and interface meetings.
• Build capability within the team through mentoring, development, and recruitment of engineering staff.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Design management

Multi-disciplinary teams

RFI management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Inverness seeks an Engineering Manager to lead both design and construction engineering across a flagship hydroelectric project. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, enforce design assurance, manage consultants, and drive value engineering from concept through commissioning.

The role demands a degree in Civil Engineering, extensive project leadership experience on large infrastructure, and strong knowledge of contract compliance and safety standards.