Site Engineer

Contract Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Contract Scotland invites applications for a Site Engineer on a major energy infrastructure project in the North East of Scotland. The role involves supporting the project team across earthworks, substations, converter station infrastructure and associated facilities, with accommodation provided on site.

The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient delivery to required standards, liaising with consultants and delivery teams, and applying BIM where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree and professional qualification such as MICE/MIStructE, or ONC/HNC.
• CSCS card required or desirable.
• Understanding of BIM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior project team in implementing the engineering strategy.
• Provide technical support and verify works undertaken by others.
• Manage allocated materials, plant and labour safely and efficiently.
• Ensure design information, procedures and quality requirements are clearly communicated.
• Support audits, inspections and project assurance activities.
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers and delivery teams.
• Ensure engineering works are fit for purpose from design through to installation.
• Consider CDM, statutory requirements, site conditions and project constraints.
• Support procurement, material control and progress reporting.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability and Zero Harm.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Education

Engineering degree or professional qualification (MICE/MIStructE / ONC/HNC)

Tools

BIM

CSCS card

Job description

Site Engineer - Major Energy Infrastructure Project

Contract: ASAP - September 2027

Sector: Energy / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

We are recruiting an experienced Site Engineer to join a major energy infrastructure project in the North East of Scotland. This long-term opportunity involves the delivery of significant civil engineering works, including earthworks, substations, converter station infrastructure, platforms and associated facilities.

The successful candidate will support the project engineering team, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical, quality and programme standards. Accommodation is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the senior project team in implementing the engineering strategy.
• Provide technical support and verify works undertaken by others.
• Manage allocated materials, plant and labour safely and efficiently.
• Ensure design information, procedures and quality requirements are clearly communicated.
• Support audits, inspections and project assurance activities.
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers and delivery teams.
• Ensure engineering works are fit for purpose from design through to installation.
• Consider CDM, statutory requirements, site conditions and project constraints.
• Support procurement, material control and progress reporting.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability and Zero Harm.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience with strong knowledge of the relevant discipline.
• Up-to-date knowledge of engineering standards and industry best practice.
• Previous management experience within construction or relevant support services.
• Strong understanding of technical issues and industry trends.
• Relevant engineering degree and professional qualification such as MICE/MIStructE, or ONC/HNC, desirable.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Understanding of BIM, including reading/assembling models and producing reports, desirable.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills & Attributes

• Focused, thorough and confident identifying issues requiring immediate action.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work effectively under pressure with project partners and delivery teams.
• Tenacious, proactive and solutions-focused.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Legal Information

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application