Section Engineer – Civil & Renewable Energy (Scotland)

BAM UK & Ireland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-friendly policies

Company car/travel allowance

8% pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a driven Section Engineer to join our project team on-site in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland. You will contribute to major civil works and work closely with foremen, engineers and the RE staff to deliver infrastructure for Scotland's renewable energy future.

Key duties include safety leadership, setting out checks, 4-week programme planning, risk assessments, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Must-have civil engineering degree or equivalent NVQ level.
• CSCS supervisory/manager qualification required.
• SSSTS certification is essential for site supervision.
• ICE Technician or Incorporated level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour.
• Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure clear understanding.
• Record written instructions and maintain comprehensive records.
• Arrange formal checking of setting out and complete check forms.
• Maintain survey books and daily diaries by engineers.
• Complete inspection and test plans and record them digitally.
• Prepare 4 weekly programmes with the section foreman and monitor progress.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements for works.
• Maintain daily site diary and handle material take-offs.
• Ensure delivery tickets are cost-coded and processed by finance.
• Supervise chainperson, assistants and site engineers.
• Address unsafe conditions and ensure policy compliance promptly.
• Maintain good relations with client/designer/RE and supply chain.
• Request missing information for 3D drawings and specs.

Education

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering

CSCS Level – Supervisory/Manager

SSSTS

ICE Technician or Incorporated level (desirable)

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a driven Section Engineer to join our project team on-site in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland. You will contribute to major civil works and work closely with foremen, engineers and the RE staff to deliver infrastructure for Scotland's renewable energy future.

Key duties include safety leadership, setting out checks, 4-week programme planning, risk assessments, and maintaining records.