Senior Civil Engineer for Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery

Scottish Government Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Government Recruitment is seeking professionals to support delivery of a flagship Scottish Government programme within Transport Scotland’s Infrastructure Projects Directorate. You will work in the A9 Dualling Delivery Team to help procure, design and deliver major transport infrastructure, ensuring projects meet time, cost and quality targets.

You will collaborate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders, contribute to governance and reporting, and help manage risks across

Responsibilities

• Undertake the procurement and contract management of works, services and supplies in line with public procurement legislation, governance requirements and best practice.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of major transport projects through all stages of development and construction, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project performance, managing risks, issues and opportunities, and providing regular reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Review and assess engineering designs, technical reports, specifications and submissions produced by consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain project governance documentation, including project plans, business cases, benefits realisation plans and associated approvals.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure and financial forecasting, ensuring value for money and early identification of financial or programme risks.
• Monitor consultant and contractor performance, including progress, quality, cost and programme outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues across Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, local authorities, consultants, contractors and landowners.
• Represent Transport Scotland at stakeholder meetings, public events, site visits and consultations.
• Prepare technical reports, briefing papers and recommendations for senior managers and governance boards.
• Draft responses to enquiries from stakeholders, the public, media and elected representatives, including contributions to Freedom of Information requests, Ministerial correspondence and Parliamentary Questions.

Job description

Scottish Government Recruitment is seeking professionals to support delivery of a flagship Scottish Government programme within Transport Scotland’s Infrastructure Projects Directorate. You will work in the A9 Dualling Delivery Team to help procure, design and deliver major transport infrastructure, ensuring projects meet time, cost and quality targets.

You will collaborate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders, contribute to governance and reporting, and help manage risks across