Operations Engineer – DBFO Contracts

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Operations Engineer to manage high-profile DBFO contracts in Scotland's transport infrastructure. This role involves ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, overseeing road network construction and maintenance, and engaging with stakeholders for performance optimization. Ideal candidates will possess a Chartered Civil Engineer qualification and extensive experience in infrastructure management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and contributing to the development of critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent professional qualification.
• Extensive experience in managing road network operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of contractual obligations for infrastructure projects.
• Oversee construction and maintenance of trunk road network.

Skills

Management of contractual issues

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Operational excellence

Education

BEng in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

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Operations Engineer – DBFO Contracts, Glasgow

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Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society.

We support major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects across over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Chartered Civil Engineers to join our team working on high-profile DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate) contracts within Scotland’s transport infrastructure. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in managing critical infrastructure projects, focusing on operational excellence and strategic alignment with our clients.

Responsibilities

As an Operations Engineer, you will ensure the efficient execution and compliance of contractual obligations under the Performance Audit Group Scotland contract. Your key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the management agent, performing duties delegated by the employer as per contractual terms.
• Overseeing the construction, management, and maintenance of Scotland’s trunk road network.
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure contract compliance and performance optimization.
• Preparing reports and leading meetings to review operations and maintenance strategies.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent Chartered professional.
• Experience managing contractual and commercial issues related to road network operations.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, contractual, and commercial frameworks in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• BEng in Engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in the construction, management, and maintenance of road networks, especially in a DBFO contract setting.
• Proven track record in operational and maintenance management of major road networks.
• Experience in auditing, monitoring, and reporting on infrastructure projects is highly advantageous.

Additional Information

This role may include SOX control responsibilities, which must be followed where applicable.

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