Pipelayer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking experienced Pipe Layers for a multi-million energy infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. The ideal candidates will have a valid CSCS card and Pipe Laying Certification, along with experience in civil engineering. Responsibilities include drainage installation, setting out levels, and ensuring trench safety. This is a long-term contract with a competitive rate of £25.70 per hour and accommodation provided. A structured 11-on, 3-off rotation starts in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on large civil engineering sites, especially in utility infrastructure.
• Must have a CSCS Card (Blue or Gold), Pipe Laying Certification, and relevant tickets.

Responsibilities

• Install deep and shallow drainage systems to specifications.
• Accurately set out drainage lasers and levels.
• Lay utility ducting and services around tower bases.
• Ensure trench support and safety measures are adhered to.
• Build and fit manholes, inspection chambers, and headwalls.

Skills

Drainage installation

Setting out & levels

Trench safety

Education

Valid CSCS Card

Pipe Laying Certification

Tools

CPCS/NPORS tickets

Job description

Pipelayer : Major Energy Infrastructure (Isle of Skye)

The Project: Multi-million Overhead Line Installation (Tier 1 Contractor / Specialist Subcontractor)

Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland (Accommodation Paid)

Rate: £25.70 per hour (CIS)

Rota: 11 days on, 3 days off

Start Date: February 2026

Duration: Long-Term Ongoing Contract (Expected 2-3 Years)

The Role:

We are recruiting highly skilled, time-served Pipe Layers to join a critical, long-term energy infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. This project involves complex groundworks and utility installations across challenging terrain, primarily focused on establishing drainage, deep services, and ducting around the new concrete pads.

The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, expert in setting out, and working to high specifications in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drainage Installation: Proficiently installing deep and shallow drainage systems (foul and surface water) to engineered specifications.

• Setting Out & Levels: Accurately using drainage lasers and levels to achieve required falls and inverts, ensuring correct alignment.

• Ducting & Services: Laying utility ducting and associated services (water, comms) in trenches around the new transmission tower bases.

• Trench Safety: Ensuring correct trench support (shoring, battering) is used at all times, working safely alongside 360 operators.

• Manholes & Chambers: Building/fitting manholes, inspection chambers, and headwalls as required.

Requirements:

• Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker Card or Gold Supervisor Card preferred).

• Pipe Laying Certification or demonstrable time-served experience (references required).

• Relevant CPCS/NPORS tickets (e.g., Forward Tipping Dumper) are highly beneficial.

• Essential: Proven experience working on large civil engineering sites, ideally involved in utility infrastructure or deep drainage.

• Must be able to commit to the structured 11-on, 3-off rotation starting in February.

TO APPLY:

If you are a specialist Pipe Layer ready to secure 2+ years of highly-paid work on this landmark infrastructure project, please send your CV and copies of your qualifications

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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