Site Engineer Civils (Enabling Works)

TL;DR

Site Engineer Civils (Enabling Works): Oversee enabling works phase for overhead lines sites including access roads, foundations and site setup with an accent on health & safety protocols, subcontractor coordination, and regulatory compliance. Focus on managing resources, producing method statements and risk assessments, and liaising with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery.

Location: Onsite in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods required.

Company

UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects, supporting grid resilience and low-carbon energy transition.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day health & safety for staff and subcontractors, report incidents and near misses.
• Plan, coordinate and manage foremen, subcontractors, resources, plant, materials and labour.
• Produce method statements, work instructions, risk assessments and QA documentation.
• Liaise with clients, third parties, stakeholders, local councils, highway authorities and environment agencies.
• Support Construction and Project Managers with reporting, documentation, cost control and competencies.
• Ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Requirements

• Demonstrable industry experience in similar role, preferably in civils, enabling works, access roads or power transmission projects.
• Recognised safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Experience managing subcontractors and recording measurements for financial settlement.
• Supervisory experience in construction, traffic management, scaffolds, foundations or conductor works (desirable).
• Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods.
• Proven coordination with third parties.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements balancing client, team and individual needs, including hybrid and remote where relevant.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews, 33 days annual leave, contributory pension, private medical cover, 4x salary life insurance.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and continued professional development with tailored plans.
• Meaningful projects in emerging energy sectors and global connections with industry experts.