Operations Engineer

First People Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

First People Solutions in Glasgow is seeking an Operations Engineer to audit and assess supplier performance across Scotland's trunk road network on behalf of a major public sector client.

The role focuses on independent auditing, monitoring and assessment of technical, contractual and commercial issues, ensuring quality and value for money across the network. This is ideal for an experienced highways professional moving into a specialist assurance role.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent.
• 8+ years' post-graduate experience within highways, roads or a related civil engineering environment.
• Significant experience in the construction, management, operation and/or maintenance of a roads network.
• Strong experience in auditing, monitoring, investigation and analysis of technical issues.
• Experience reviewing contractual and commercial issues within a highway's environment.
• Good understanding of roads network operations and maintenance processes.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Confident assessing technical solutions, Supplier performance and contractual compliance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, Suppliers and wider stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Audit and assess Supplier performance against contractual and technical requirements.
• Investigate, analyse and report on technical compliance with Supplier contracts.
• Review programmes of work submitted by Suppliers and assess delivery and value for money.
• Investigate and assess technical solutions proposed by Suppliers, considering technical options, good practice and value for money.
• Review technical, contractual and commercial issues arising across the trunk road network.
• Carry out site inspections, investigations and audits where required.
• Provide clear technical findings, analysis and recommendations.
• Contribute to the ongoing auditing, monitoring and assessment of the operation and maintenance of the roads network.

Skills

Audit & analysis

Technical reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Strong communication

Project monitoring

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent

8+ years’ highways experience

Job description

Operations Engineer

Glasgow

First People Solutions is working with a leading consulting engineer who are looking for an Operations Engineer to join their team, working on behalf of a major public sector client across Scotland’s trunk road network.

The role focuses on the independent auditing, monitoring and assessment of Supplier performance, with responsibility for investigating technical, contractual and commercial issues and ensuring compliance, quality and value for money across the network.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highways professional looking to move into a more technical assurance and audit-focused role, with exposure to a wide range of operational, technical and commercial issues.

The Role

• Audit and assess Supplier performance against contractual and technical requirements
• Investigate, analyse and report on technical compliance with Supplier contracts
• Review programmes of work submitted by Suppliers and assess delivery and value for money
• Investigate and assess technical solutions proposed by Suppliers, considering technical options, good practice and value for money
• Review technical, contractual and commercial issues arising across the trunk road network
• Carry out site inspections, investigations and audits where required
• Provide clear technical findings, analysis and recommendations
• Contribute to the ongoing auditing, monitoring and assessment of the operation and maintenance of the roads network

What We're Looking For

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent
• 8+ years' post-graduate experience within highways, roads or a related civil engineering environment
• Significant experience in the construction, management, operation and/or maintenance of a roads network
• Strong experience in auditing, monitoring, investigation and analysis of technical issues
• Experience reviewing contractual and commercial issues within a highway's environment
• Good understanding of roads network operations and maintenance processes
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Confident assessing technical solutions, Supplier performance and contractual compliance
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, Suppliers and wider stakeholders

What’s In It for You?

• Join an established engineering consultancy working on a major roads infrastructure projects
• Take on a varied role combining technical engineering, auditing, investigation and commercial assessment
• Gain exposure to a wide range of technical, contractual and operational issues
• Work closely with experienced engineering professionals, Suppliers and key stakeholders
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to move into a specialist audit and assurance role.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.