On-Site Project Engineer (9-Month) - Renewable Delivery

Contract Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the energy sector seeks a Project Engineer for a 9-month contract in the Scottish Highlands. This site-based role involves overseeing construction and delivery of a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have an engineering background, proven site experience, and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact on a critical renewable project, offering high autonomy and responsibility.

Benefits

Defined 9-month contract

High level of autonomy

Immediate impact on a key project

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering or energy projects on site.
• Valid CSCS card is required.
• Experience in renewables, BESS, CHP, or power infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead site activities with full accountability for HSE compliance.
• Manage subcontractors, progress, quality, and cost control.
• Resolve technical and delivery issues pragmatically.

Skills

Civil, electrical, mechanical engineering background

Experience delivering engineering or energy projects

Strong knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations

Confident using MS Project and Microsoft Office

Organised and delivery-driven

Clear communication and stakeholder management

Education

Engineering qualification (Degree / HND / HNC)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the energy sector seeks a Project Engineer for a 9-month contract in the Scottish Highlands. This site-based role involves overseeing construction and delivery of a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have an engineering background, proven site experience, and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact on a critical renewable project, offering high autonomy and responsibility.