Setting Out Engineer - Argyll

United Living Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including public

Private medical cover

Generous contributory pension scheme

4x base salary life insurance

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for Setting Out Engineers with a Civils bias to join an OHL project in Inverness, Scotland. You will support enabling works prior to tower assembly and erection, focusing on surveying, setting out duties and quality checks to ensure site accuracy.

This site-based role offers long-term work on a project with emphasis on health, safety and environmental management, coordinating with site teams and suppliers, and maintaining records

Qualifications

• Demonstrable industry experience in a similar role.
• Recognised safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH).
• Experience using GPS setting-out equipment.
• Supervisory experience of construction activities and site coordination.
• Willingness to work away from home regularly for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Setting out forestry roads, foundations, pile positions.
• Day-to-day site quality assurance, including surveying and approvals.
• Checking subcontractor setting-out works and producing Topos.
• Producing final records and checking reinstatement works.
• Ensure compliance with OHSAS/ISO standards relevant to site.

Skills

GPS setting out equipment

Site surveying

Quality assurance

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification

Job description

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for Setting Out Engineers with a Civils bias to join an Overhead Lines Project (OHL) in Argyll, Scotland. You will be focusing on supporting the team in enabling works phase of the overhead lines sites prior to tower assembly and erection.

The Role

As a Setting Out Engineer, you will play a critical part to successful deliver of our projects. You’ll be managing the day-to-day quality assurance, including surveying, setting out duties, quality checks and approvals. You’ll also be assisting the site management teams with all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team at United Infrastructure T&D, this role is site based on long term project based in Inverness supporting our client SSE.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a prominent company providing engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we take pride in being at the forefront of the net zero 2050 initiative. Our secured workstream for years to come speaks volumes about our commitment to this cause. Our Site Engineers play a crucial role in our construction team, guiding crew members, ensuring site safety, negotiating with suppliers, and providing valuable feedback. They are the cornerstone of project success, serving as the primary advisors and facilitators to ensure seamless project execution.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant -
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical Responsibilities

• Setting out forestry roads, foundations, pile positions
• Day to day site quality assurance, including surveying, setting out duties, quality checks and approvals.
• Checking subcontractor setting out works
• Producing Topos
• Producing final records
• Checking reinstatement works
• Compliance: ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:1999, ISO 9001:2000, and ISO 14001:2004 standards

Qualifications

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.

Expected

• Demonstrable industry experience in a similar role
• Possess a recognised Safety Qualification (such as IOSH or NEBOSH)
• Previous experience utilising GPS Setting Out Equipment
• Supervisory experience of technical aspects of construction, access and accommodation works, traffic management, scaffolds, metal access roads, yard setup, welfare facilities, foundations, conductor and fitting replacement works (desirable)
• Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods of time
• Demonstrated experience with enabling, access roads and foundation construction in power transmission projects
• Proven coordination with third parties (local councils, highway authorities, environment agencies, etc