Site Engineer Civils; Overhead Lines

Site Engineer – Overhead Lines Project (OHL) – Argyll, Scotland

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution is recruiting a Site Engineer to join an Overhead Lines Project in Argyll, Scotland. The role focuses on supporting the team in the enabling works phase of the overhead line sites prior to tower assembly and erection.

• 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; an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across its business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance, and more that can be adapted to suit individual lifestyles
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world shaping the standards of the profession

• Manage day‑to‑day health & safety for staff and subcontractors and report safety incidents and near‑misses internally and externally
• Plan, coordinate and manage foremen and subcontractors; assist the Construction Manager in checking staff competencies and training
• Control costs and monitor financial status of the project area where applicable
• Produce method statements, work instructions and risk assessments
• Provide the Construction and Project Manager with information for monthly reports and project change control
• Plan and coordinate resources (plant, materials, labour)
• Determine material requirements and liaise with procurement
• Liaise with clients, third parties and stakeholders
• Collect and collate QA documentation for final records
• Support the Site Construction Manager in developing target costs
• Ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:1999, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 standards

• Demonstrable industry experience in a similar role
• Recognised safety qualification (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH)
• Experience managing subcontractors and recording measurement details to enable financial settlement
• Supervisory experience of technical construction aspects including access and accommodation works, traffic management, scaffolds, metal access roads, yard setup, welfare facilities, foundations, conductor and fitting replacement works (desirable)
• Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods of time
• Experience with enabling, access roads and foundation construction in power transmission projects
• Proven coordination with third parties (local councils, highway authorities, environmental agencies, etc.)