Transmission Civils Site Engineer

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

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.