Senior Project Engineer

Kenton Black are recruiting for a permanent Senior Project Engineer position based in the North East of Scotland.

Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of the civils package on a major transmission infrastructure development. The role forms part of a substantial subcontract package feeding into a wider national programme of strategic transmission works, with the initial project phase expected to run for approximately 1.5 years and a strong pipeline of further works forecasted for at least 8 years and likely beyond.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading technical role on one of Scotland's most significant infrastructure schemes, contributing to the development of a major transmission hub and supporting the broader upgrade programme across the region.

• Oversee engineering delivery across all civils elements of the project, ensuring work is completed to the required technical standards and programme milestones
• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Review drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage quality assurance processes, including inspections, testing, and documentation control
• Lead on problem-solving and technical issue resolution, escalating where necessary
• Monitor progress and support planning activities to help drive efficient and coordinated delivery
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental requirements across site operations
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, including internal reporting and liaison with project partners
• Maintain accurate engineering records and assist with project administration when required

• Strong background as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer within civil engineering, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or utilities projects
• Proven ability to take ownership of technical delivery, with experience supporting multiple work fronts
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with site teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Strong organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and software used for engineering, reporting, and QA processes
• CSCS certification (essential)
• SMSTS, Temporary Works, or other relevant qualifications (advantageous)

This position offers the chance to play a key part in delivering a major national infrastructure scheme, providing long-term stability with a programme of works forecasted to extend for many years. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000-£85,000 per annum, dependent on experience, along with the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing project environment.

If you're a motivated Senior Project Engineer seeking a progressive opportunity on a flagship engineering project, we'd be delighted to hear from you.