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 dedicated Chartered Civil Engineers to join their team in Scotland. This exciting role focuses on managing high-profile DBFO contracts within the transport infrastructure sector. You will oversee critical projects, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with a solid background in managing road networks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in challenging settings, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent is required.
• Considerable experience in road network management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction and maintenance of Scotland's trunk road network.
• Prepare reports and lead meetings to review maintenance strategies.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Auditing and Reporting

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.