Site Engineer - Scotland and Northern England

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Site Engineer - Scotland and Northern England, Aberdeen

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Wood

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK is seeking a Site Engineer to join our growing business! 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. Are you passionate about overseeing the administration and quality control of projects from inception to completion? 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. Join us in shaping the future of construction with your expertise as a Site Engineer!

As a new team member, you will have the opportunity to add value to our construction & commissioning site management team to liaise with foremen, line workers and subcontractors onsite in line with our program to support a growing workload across overhead lines (OHL) and underground cables (UGC); and to contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. You will establish the level and survey control for the contracts and set out detailed works as per contract drawings and liaison with our design team, ensuring stringent checks are made on a regular basis.

This role is perfect for someone looking for a sideways move or their next step as a Site Engineer. We welcome applications from both established site engineers and first appointment site engineers from a linesman background within transmission and distribution, construction or rail. This role is site based and you will be initially working in the Highlands and Islands/ Argyll and Bute/ Aberdeenshire areas with our client SSE; however, thereafter you will need to be flexible in your work location across both Scotland and Northern England. You must be willing to work away from home for prolonged periods oftime. Apply now and be a part of something great!

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

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.
• 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.

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.

• Recognized qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Possess a recognized Safetyqualification, such asInstitute of Occupational Safety & Health) IOSH orNational Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH).
• Previous knowledge of setting out on civil engineering.
• Good knowledge of construction methods,health safety security & environment (HSSE),and legal regulations.
• Fully conversant with the use of total station & EDM instruments.
• Previous experience in working with and managingsub-contractors and recording of measurementdetails.
• Experience in the supervision of all technical aspects of line construction in a siteenvironment.
• Experience of various types of foundation construction utilised in transmission projects andshould be conversant with setting out instruments andtechnique.
• Experience & knowledge ofsoftware such asAutoCAD, LSS & MS Office.
• Must be willing to work away from home for prolonged periods oftime.

Join us in our efforts towards a sustainable future. Do not wait any longer, apply now! #LI-Onsite