Site Supervisor - Technical Engineer - OUTSIDE IR35

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Technical Site Engineer (Supervisor) for a 6-month contract, offering a daily rate of £350-£400. The role involves supervising installations, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in various sites across Scotland. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and hands-on experience in industrial environments and the renewable energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Technical qualifications relevant to IT, networking, or mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Experience in the energy and renewable sectors, ideally in Scotland.
• Able to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site installations and teams.
• Coordinate installations with multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to interpret complex mechanical and electrical drawings

Experience designing and installing mechanical and low-voltage IT equipment

Managing third-party contractors

High attention to detail

Strong documentation skills

Education

HNC/HND in IT, networking, or mechanical/electrical engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

CSCS, CCNSG certifications

Job description

Job Description

Role: Technical Site Engineer (Supervisor)

Day rate: £350 - £400 OUTSIDE IR35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Varied - expenses covered

Start: ASAP

Skills:

• Ability to interpret and work from complex mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience designing and installing mechanical, low-voltage electrical, IT, and network equipment.
• Skilled in managing third-party contractors and site-based teams.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Knowledge and Experience -

• Hands-on experience working in industrial environments (eg substations).
• Experience leading or supervising on-site engineers and third parties.
• Experience managing and coordinating installations with multiple on-site stakeholders.
• Experience in the energy and renewable energy sectors, ideally in Scotland.
• Understanding of site health & safety controls and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with operational technologies.

Qualifications -

• Relevant technical qualifications in IT, networking, or mechanical/electrical engineering (eg, HNC/HND, City & Guilds, vendor certifications, or equivalent experience).
• IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS, CCNSG, or equivalent certifications.
• Able to obtain government security clearance.
• Full UK Driving License.