Section Engineer

Contract Scotland; Rosemarkie; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Career progression investments

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to join our energy infrastructure team on a major Scottish project. You will coordinate site engineering activities, support setting-out and ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance across operations.

You will work closely with Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors to maintain programme delivery, manage RAMS/ITPs and drive best practices in civil engineering on a high-profile energy framework.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Section Engineer or similar Site Engineering role.
• Background in civil engineering or construction projects.
• Experience with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Knowledge and experience of temporary works procedures.
• Strong understanding of current civil engineering, health and safety and environmental legislation.
• The confidence to communicate technical engineering matters with stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous experience within the energy, power, transmission or substation sectors would be particularly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promoting best practice in health, safety and environmental standards across site operations.
• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of temporary works design schemes.
• Advising engineering teams on setting-out methods and technical construction requirements.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure sufficient information is available for construction.
• Coordinating with site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Managing the selection and requisition of materials and plant.
• Preparing and implementing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Maintaining accurate site diaries, recording variations, subcontractor attendance and relevant project discussions.
• Ensuring Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) completed in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitoring workmanship, dimensions and quality throughout the construction process.

Job description

Section Engineer

Scotland | Energy Infrastructure | Permanent

Play a key role in delivering Scotland's energy infrastructure of the future.

Attention

Are you an experienced Section Engineer looking for your next challenge on a major infrastructure project?

We are working with a leading Tier 1 engineering and construction contractor who is looking to appoint a Section Engineer to join their established Energy Team, working on the prestigious SSE ASTI Framework.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business delivering critical energy infrastructure projects across Scotland, helping strengthen the electricity transmission network and support the UK's transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

Offering a competitive salary, excellent annual bonus and an attractive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.

Interest

As Section Engineer, you will play an important role in the successful delivery of civil engineering works, taking responsibility for technical coordination, site engineering activities and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with Site Managers, Engineers, Foremen, clients and subcontractors, you will help coordinate day-to-day construction activities while maintaining high standards across health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting best practice in health, safety and environmental standards across site operations.
• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of temporary works design schemes.
• Advising engineering teams on setting-out methods and technical construction requirements.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure sufficient information is available for construction.
• Coordinating with site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Managing the selection and requisition of materials and plant.
• Preparing and implementing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Maintaining accurate site diaries, recording variations, subcontractor attendance and relevant project discussions.
• Ensuring Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) completed in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitoring workmanship, dimensions and quality throughout the construction process.

Desire

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Section Engineer or similar Site Engineering role.
• A background in civil engineering or construction projects.
• Experience working with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Knowledge and experience of temporary works procedures.
• A strong understanding of current civil engineering, health and safety and environmental legislation.
• The confidence to communicate technical engineering matters with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to develop and implement safe systems of work and coordinate construction activities effectively.
• Previous experience within the energy, power, transmission or substation sectors would be particularly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

Alongside the opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects, the successful candidate will receive an attractive overall package, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent discretionary annual bonus.
• Annual salary reviews.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Above-market-rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Additional wedding leave and a wedding bonus.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and career progression.
• Access to a range of additional benefits, including retail discounts, gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes.