Site Engineer Civils (Enabling Works)

TL;DR

Site Engineer Civils (Enabling Works): Overseeing enabling works for overhead lines sites, coordinating foremen and subcontractors, and ensuring safe delivery ahead of tower assembly with an accent on health & safety management, documentation and QA records, and compliance with OHS and quality standards. Focus on coordinating stakeholders, producing method statements and risk assessments, and managing resources and project area performance to support UK power transmission delivery.

Location: Site-based in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a UK infrastructure services company delivering energy, power, water, telecoms, and social infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Manage daily health & safety protocols for staff and subcontractors, including reporting incidents and near misses.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage foremen and subcontractors; support competency and training checks.
• Produce method statements, work instructions, and risk assessments for enabling works activities.
• Coordinate resources (plant, materials, labour), determine material requirements, and liaise with procurement.
• Support Construction and Project Managers with documentation, monthly reporting, and project change control; collect and collate QA documentation for final records.
• Liaise with clients, third parties, and stakeholders, and support target cost development where required.

Requirements

• Demonstrable industry experience in a similar site engineer role.
• Recognised safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH).
• Experience managing subcontractors and recording measurement details for financial settlement.
• Experience with enabling works, access roads, and foundation construction in power transmission projects.
• Willingness to work away from home regularly and for prolonged periods.
• Ability to coordinate with third parties (e.g., local councils, highway authorities, environment agencies).

Culture & Benefits

• Site-based long-term project in Inverness supporting a client (SSE).
• Flexible working arrangements where relevant, including hybrid and remote options.
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, and 4x base salary life insurance.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews and tailored professional development plans.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment with employee networks.