Lead Site Engineer: BESS & Substation Setting Out

ISS Labour; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Labour is seeking an experienced Site/Setting Out Engineer for a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) / Substation project in Falkirk. The role requires hands-on setting-out from drawings and on-site coordination to keep the project moving smoothly.

You will support construction teams, check levels and coordinates, liaise with management and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer.
• Experience within substation, BESS, civils or electrical infrastructure.
• Confident working from engineering drawings.
• Strong setting-out and site engineering skills.
• Able to work independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Setting out works accurately and efficiently.
• Site engineering and technical support.
• Working from drawings, specifications and site information.
• Checking levels, coordinates and dimensions.
• Supporting construction teams with engineering requirements.
• Monitoring works to ensure they are built to specification.
• Liaising with site management, subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Identifying and resolving site/engineering issues.
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the site.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and site control.

Skills

Site setting-out

Substation experience

Engineering drawings

Independent worker

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

ISS Labour is seeking an experienced Site/Setting Out Engineer for a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) / Substation project in Falkirk. The role requires hands-on setting-out from drawings and on-site coordination to keep the project moving smoothly.

You will support construction teams, check levels and coordinates, liaise with management and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained across the site.