Senior Engineer

Contract Scotland; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Generous bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Contract Scotland in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, seeks a Senior Engineer to lead technical delivery on a major energy infrastructure project. You will oversee setting out, surveying and coordination with the project team on site.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, site management and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery while developing your career on a long-term development crossing Scotland's electricity network.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in civil engineering projects.
• Experience with site engineering practices and delivery.
• Strong understanding of QA and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activities across the project on site.
• Coordinate site engineering teams and ensure works meet designs and specs.
• Manage setting out, surveying and dimensional control.
• Oversee earthworks, groundworks, drainage and related operations.
• Review drawings and coordinate design resolutions with the design team.
• Ensure timely completion of QA records, as-built documentation and site reports.
• Support RAMS development and safety compliance.
• Monitor progress and liaise with project stakeholders to support delivery.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme targets.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Engineering

Setting Out

Surveying

Quality Assurance

Health & Safety

Stakeholder Management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Engineer

Major Energy Infrastructure Project | Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

An opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of Scotland's most significant energy infrastructure developments.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project in the Scottish Highlands and Islands?

We are working with an established Scottish civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer to join their team on a major energy infrastructure development based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a significant long-term project, supporting the development of critical infrastructure that will help strengthen Scotland's electricity network and facilitate the continued growth of renewable energy.

Working as part of an experienced project team, you will play an important role in the technical delivery of the works, taking responsibility for engineering activities, coordinating site operations and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

About the Project

The project forms part of a major investment in Scotland's electricity transmission infrastructure, involving the development of a new high-voltage converter station, substation and associated infrastructure on the Isle of Lewis.

The development will play a vital role in connecting renewable energy generated across the Western Isles to the mainland electricity network, supporting the UK's wider transition towards cleaner energy.

The initial civil engineering works involve substantial earthworks, site preparation and the formation of development platforms, alongside associated infrastructure and enabling works.

This represents a significant infrastructure undertaking, offering the opportunity to gain experience on a major energy project with an important role in Scotland's future energy network.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will take responsibility for overseeing the technical and engineering aspects of the project, working closely with the Project Manager, Site Management team and wider workforce to ensure successful delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing engineering activities across the project.
• Coordinating site engineering teams and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
• Managing setting out, surveying and dimensional control activities.
• Overseeing earthworks, groundworks, drainage and associated civil engineering operations.
• Reviewing technical drawings, identifying design issues and coordinating solutions with the design team.
• Ensuring accurate completion of quality assurance documentation, as-built records and site reports.
• Supporting the preparation and implementation of RAMS and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Monitoring progress against programme and working closely with site management to maintain delivery targets.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Senior Engineers who have a strong background in civil engineering and a proven track record of delivering projects within a contracting environment.

Experience across infrastructure, energy, heavy civils or groundworks would be particularly relevant, although we would also welcome applications from individuals with a broader civil engineering background.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Engineer or in a similar engineering position.
• A strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods and site engineering processes.
• Experience with setting out, surveying and technical engineering responsibilities.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing quality assurance and health and safety documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• A relevant Civil Engineering qualification, such as an HNC, HND or Degree.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an attractive package, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Car allowance or company vehicle provided.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to work on a major long-term energy infrastructure project.
• Career development opportunities within an established civil engineering contractor.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Scottish civil engineering contractor with more than 70 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

With an extensive background in roads, bridges, marine engineering, infrastructure and renewable energy, the business has developed a strong reputation for delivering challenging projects, often in geographically demanding locations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a significant long-term infrastructure development, gain valuable experience within the energy transmission sector and become part of an experienced project delivery team.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Engineer looking for your next challenge and would be interested in being part of a major infrastructure project in the Western Isles, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Get in touch for a confidential discussion