Project Engineer – O&M (Water & Power)

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Holiday entitlement 31 days (33 after

Company Pension

Cycle to Work

EV/Hybrid car lease

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited in Cumbernauld is expanding its Asset Operations & Maintenance team and seeks a Project Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers multi‑discipline projects across Water and Power sectors, with opportunities to collaborate with our in‑house design team and a strong client network.

You will lead project liaison from enquiry to final acceptance, direct trades, check drawings and specifications, and help deliver safe, compliant installations while

Qualifications

• Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record in Project Management with an Engineering or Supervisory background.
• Water industry experience advantageous but other specialist engineering industries will be considered.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day‑to‑day workloads within a busy environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation, meeting with Clients as required to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
• Instructing, directing, controlling and allocating work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity and safety.
• Ensure all technical information is available when required for the delivery of design and/or construction.
• Interpret and check drawings, specifications and schedules for all activities, directing works accordingly & prepare final documentation (As Built Drawings etc.).
• Early identification and resolution of non‑conformance within both the design and construction phase.
• Manage the design of systems and products, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical aspects.
• Completion of contract documents.
• Management of Project Quality deliverables and procedures ensuring compliance with Internal and Client Quality Systems.
• Input to Tender, design and construction programmes including progress updates and reporting.
• Subcontractor liaison and management including tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal.
• Preparation of Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for projects with Principal Contractor responsibility under CDM.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Water industry experience

Time management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Reading drawings

Job description

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited in Cumbernauld is expanding its Asset Operations & Maintenance team and seeks a Project Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers multi‑discipline projects across Water and Power sectors, with opportunities to collaborate with our in‑house design team and a strong client network.

You will lead project liaison from enquiry to final acceptance, direct trades, check drawings and specifications, and help deliver safe, compliant installations while