Project Engineer

United Infrastructure Ltd; Alness; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension

Annual leave entitlement

Professional development

Accreditation support

Exposure to major Power T&D projects

Descripción de la vacante

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major overhead lines project in Scotland. You will coordinate engineering, construction and commercial activities, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality expectations.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and multi-disciplinary teams to align technical requirements, manage interfaces, and drive safe, efficient delivery on a large-scale Power T&D programme.

Formación

• Degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience as Project Engineer, Assistant PM, Site Engineer or similar.
• Experience delivering construction, infrastructure or utilities projects.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multiple interfaces.
• Good understanding of project planning, cost control, risk and reporting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive approach to identify and resolve project issues.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Project Manager with the delivery of assigned work packages across the project.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, commercial and planning activities to align requirements.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Monitor scope, programme, cost and risk; elevate issues as needed.
• Collaborate with Commercial to ensure aligned commercial matters.
• Develop and maintain project programmes reflecting progress and future activities.
• Coordinate technical information, drawings and design deliverables across teams.
• Assist with technical queries and RFIs.
• Prepare and issue project correspondence per contractual requirements.
• Contribute to execution plans, construction strategies and future phases.
• Support design reviews and ensure information is construction-ready.
• Coordinate interfaces between designers, construction teams, subcontractors and client reps.
• Attend project, progress, technical and stakeholder meetings.
• Support project reporting including progress, risk, programme and delivery updates.
• Maintain strong engagement with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensure works follow company procedures, client requirements and HSEQ standards.

Conocimientos

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Planning

Cost control

Risk management

Communication

Educación

Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Descripción del empleo

Project Engineer – Power T&D

United Infrastructure Power T&D are seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major overhead lines project in Scotland.

The role will support the successful delivery of assigned work packages by helping to manage scope, programme, cost, risk and stakeholder requirements, while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project and client expectations.

Role Overview

As Project Engineer, you will work closely with the Project Manager and wider project team to coordinate the engineering and delivery of a range of work packages across the project lifecycle.

You will provide the link between engineering, construction, commercial, planning, subcontractors and the client, helping to ensure that technical requirements are clearly understood and that works are delivered in accordance with programme, budget and quality expectations.

The role would suit someone with a strong technical or project delivery background who is looking to progress further within major Power Transmission & Distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with the delivery of assigned work packages across the project.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, commercial and planning activities to ensure project requirements are fully aligned.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Monitor project scope, programme, cost and risk and elevate issues where required.
• Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure operational and commercial matters are fully aligned.
• Support the development and maintenance of project programmes, ensuring progress and future activities are accurately reflected.
• Coordinate technical information, drawings, design deliverables and construction requirements across project teams.
• Support the review and resolution of technical queries and RFIs.
• Assist with the preparation and issue of project correspondence in line with contractual requirements.
• Contribute to execution plans, construction strategies and future phases of the project.
• Support design reviews and ensure design information is suitable for construction.
• Coordinate interfaces between designers, construction teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Attend project, progress, technical and stakeholder meetings as required.
• Support project reporting, including progress, risk, programme and delivery updates.
• Maintain strong engagement with clients and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and relevant health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

About You

You will ideally have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Site Engineer or similar project delivery role.
• Experience supporting the delivery of construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering projects.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multiple project interfaces.
• Good understanding of project planning, cost control, risk and project reporting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, construction, commercial and project management teams.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve project issues.

Desirable Experience

• Previous Power Transmission & Distribution experience.
• Experience supporting overhead line projects.
• Experience working with transmission or distribution network operators.
• Civil engineering or enabling works experience.
• Experience working on multi-million-pound infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Experience working within a live construction environment.

The Project

You will be joining a significant overhead lines project supporting the continued expansion and reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission network.

The role will provide exposure to major engineering and construction activities and the opportunity to work alongside experienced project, engineering, commercial and construction professionals.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across Power T&D, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within major infrastructure delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Annual leave entitlement
• Professional development and career progression
• Exposure to major Power T&D projects
• Support towards relevant professional accreditation
• Opportunity to work within a growing engineering and project delivery team

Join United Infrastructure and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure that supports the continued development of the UK’s electricity network.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.