Site Engineer (Civils infrastructure for underground cables)

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a Site Engineer for a major transmission project based in the UK. You will act as the client's site-based representative, oversee civil construction activities and ensure works meet design specifications.

Travel across Scotland will be required to support multiple project sites; candidates should have a civil engineering background and proven site-based engineering experience on large infrastructure schemes.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering background required with experience on major civil/ infrastructure projects.
• Proven site-based engineering experience in construction, utilities, energy, highways, drainage or large infrastructure schemes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and identify deviations, quality concerns and non-compliant works.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client's site-based representative across major underground cable transmission projects.
• Monitor and oversee civil construction activities to ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with design specifications.
• Inspect trenching, excavation, duct installation, backfilling and earthworks activities.
• Supervise temporary access roads, working areas, plant compounds and lifting areas.
• Review works around road, rail and watercourse crossings, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Verify construction activities against drawings, specs and quality standards.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site supervision

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Risk reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Engineer required for a Major Transmission project based in the UK.

Responsibilities

Act as the client's site-based representative across major underground cable transmission projects. Monitor and oversee civil construction activities to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with design specifications. Inspect and report on trenching, excavation, duct installation, backfilling and earthworks activities. Supervise the construction of temporary access roads, working areas, plant compounds and lifting areas. Review works around road, rail and watercourse crossings, ensuring compliance with project requirements Verify construction activities against approved drawings, specifications and quality standards. Identify and report design changes, non-conformances, contractor issues and construction risks. Maintain regular communication with the Engineering Manager, providing site updates and escalation of issues where required. Support quality assurance, progress monitoring and contractor performance management. Travel regularly across multiple project sites throughout Scotland as required.

Requirements

Civil Engineering background with experience on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Proven site-based engineering experience within construction, utilities, energy, highways, drainage, water or other large infrastructure schemes. Strong knowledge of excavation, trenching, earthworks, duct installation and backfilling activities. Experience overseeing underground infrastructure works and associated construction methodologies. Understanding of works involving road, rail and river crossings. Experience of open-cut excavation and/or Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is desirable. Ability to interpret construction drawings and identify deviations, quality concerns and non-compliant works. Strong communication and reporting skills with the ability to work independently across remote sites. Energy or transmission sector experience is advantageous but not essential. Candidates from utilities, drainage, water, pipeline or other major civil infrastructure projects will also be considered. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel extensively between project sites across Scotland. Self-sufficient, proactive and capable of working with minimal supervision.