Senior Engineer

Contract Scotland; Rosemarkie; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare

Job summary

Contract Scotland, a leading energy and infrastructure contractor in Scotland, seeks a Senior Engineer to join the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. You will oversee engineering activities on major energy projects across Scotland, delivering to programme and safety standards.

You will coordinate RAMS, ITPs, temporary works, and liaise with clients, designers and the supply chain. A strong background in civil engineering and energy sector delivery is essential, with leadership and clear

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Engineer in construction or civil engineering
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects
• Experience managing ITPs, RAMS and RAMS
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures
• Understanding of civil engineering, health & safety and environmental legislation
• Ability to provide technical guidance to site teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Establishing and promoting best practice in health, safety and environmental standards across site operations.
• Assisting with the development and coordination of temporary works design schemes.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with clients, designers, project teams and the supply chain.
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams on setting-out methods and construction techniques.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure sufficient technical information is available for construction.
• Coordinating with Foremen and Supervisors to ensure engineering information is clearly communicated and understood.
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant required for construction activities.
• Preparing and implementing RAMS.
• Maintaining accurate site diaries, including variations and subcontractor attendance.
• Ensuring ITPs are completed in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitoring engineering standards, construction quality and dimensional accuracy throughout delivery.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Construction coordination

Technical guidance

Quality control

Communication

Tools

RAMS management

ITPs

Temporary works procedures

Drawing review

Job description

Senior Engineer

North of Scotland | Energy Infrastructure | Permanent

Take the next step in your engineering career on some of Scotland's most important infrastructure projects.

Attention

Are you an experienced Senior Engineer looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility within the energy and infrastructure sector?

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

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across Scotland, supporting the reinforcement and development of the electricity transmission network.

Offering a competitive salary, excellent annual bonus and company car or car allowance, alongside an extensive benefits package, this is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for career development.

Interest

As Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for coordinating and overseeing engineering activities across site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and promoting best practice in health, safety and environmental standards across site operations.
• Assisting with the development and coordination of temporary works design schemes.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with clients, designers, project teams and the supply chain.
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams on setting-out methods and construction techniques.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure sufficient technical information is available for construction.
• Coordinating with Foremen and Supervisors to ensure engineering information is clearly communicated and understood.
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant required for construction activities.
• Preparing and implementing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Maintaining accurate site diaries, including variations, subcontractor attendance and relevant project discussions.
• Ensuring Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are completed in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitoring engineering standards, construction quality and dimensional accuracy throughout delivery.

Desire

• Previous experience in a Senior Engineer or similar engineering position within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• A strong background delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing and coordinating Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Good knowledge and experience of temporary works procedures.
• A thorough understanding of current civil engineering, health and safety and environmental legislation.
• The ability to provide technical guidance and support to site engineering teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to develop, implement and manage safe systems of work throughout construction activities.
• Previous experience within the energy, power, transmission or substation sectors would be particularly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Excellent discretionary annual bonus.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 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 additional benefits, including retail discounts, gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes.