Operations Engineer – DBFO Contracts

Turner & Townsend Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Chartered Civil Engineers to join their team in Glasgow. This exciting role involves managing high-profile DBFO contracts within Scotland's transport infrastructure. You will be responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence, and engaging with key stakeholders to optimize performance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects that shape the future of transport in Scotland, while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to manage complex infrastructure challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent professional required.
• Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and maintenance of Scotland's trunk road network.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Contractual Management

Commercial Issues Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Collaborative Skills

Infrastructure Project Management

Auditing and Monitoring

Education

BEng in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is on the lookout for dedicated and skilled Chartered Civil Engineers to enhance our team working on high-profile DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate) contracts within Scotland’s transport infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity for professionals who thrive in managing critical infrastructure projects, ensuring both operational excellence and strategic alignment with our key clients.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent Chartered professional.
• Proficiency in 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 collaborative skills.
• BEng in Engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Considerable experience in the construction, management, and maintenance of road networks, particularly in a DBFO contract setting.
• Proven record in operational and maintenance management of major road networks.
• Experience in auditing, monitoring, and reporting on infrastructure projects is highly advantageous.