Our client, a leading player in the utilities and power distribution sector, is seeking a dedicated Lead Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent role involves working on high-profile transmission and distribution projects, primarily focusing on 400Kv+ substations. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company known for its continuous drive to innovate and deliver exceptional service.
The role will be based in North Scotland in Banniskirk and will require a 10 days on 4 days off in shift pattern. staying away if you're not commutable to the site within 1-2 hours. Accomodation and travel expenses will be covered
Key Responsibilities:
- Establishing and promoting best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
- Assisting with temporary works design schemes.
- Maintaining good working relations with clients, designers, teams, and the supply chain.
- Advising engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
- Ensuring that drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for the construction of the works.
- Communicating with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
- Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant for use in the construction process.
- Preparing written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
- Keeping a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes or variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with clients, designers, and the project team.
- Ensuring that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/Specification, including checks of dimension accuracy and quality.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in construction or heavy civil engineering projects.
- TWC cert and experience
- 10 to 15 years experience (from graduation)
- Ability to lead a team of civil Engineers up to 5
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience with ITPs, RAMs, and temporary works.
- Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Ability and confidence to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines.
- Ability to produce, implement, and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures.
Benefits:
- Starting salary ranging from £70,000-£85,000 per annum
- Annual Bonus of 10%
- Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance of £7k
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with the length of service.
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
- Extra week's holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- Other benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, etc.
If you are a motivated Site Engineer with experience in site engineering, Heavy Civil projects work, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and skilled team.
