Site Engineer Civils; Enabling Works

• Full-time
• Role Type:
  Permanent, Full-time

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future‑ready infrastructure across the UK.

United Infrastructure Transmission & Distribution are recruiting for Site Engineer’s (Access and Enabling Works) with a Civils bias to join an Overhead Lines Project (OHL) in Argyll, Scotland. You will be focusing on supporting the team in enabling works phase of the overhead lines sites prior to tower assembly and erection.

As a Civils Site Engineer, you will oversee daily health & safety protocols for staff and subcontractors, report incidents, manage project resources, ensure compliance with safety standards, support the Construction and Project Managers with documentation and reporting, and coordinate effectively with all stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team at United Infrastructure T&D, this role is site based on long term project based in Inverness supporting our client SSE.

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The Role

Reporting to the OHL Construction Manager, you will be part of the Enabling Works and Access Roads team, coordinating foremen and sub‑contractors while liaising with clients and third parties, and manage the setting People to Work process, including onboarding and site inductions with our program to support a growing workload across overhead lines (OHL). You will be contributing to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government’s pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.

This role is perfect for someone looking for a sideways move or their next step as a Site Engineer. We welcome applications from both established site engineers and first appointment site engineers from a civils or OHL background within transmission and distribution, construction or utilities. Apply now and be a part of something great!

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a prominent company providing engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we take pride in being at the forefront of the net zero 2050 initiative. Our secured workstream for years to come speaks volumes about our commitment to this cause. Our Site Engineers play a crucial role in our construction team, guiding crew members, ensuring site safety, negotiating with suppliers, and providing valuable feedback.

They are the cornerstone of project success, serving as the primary advisors and facilitators to ensure seamless project execution.

What we can offer

• 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
  ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package
  ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development
  ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections
  ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Health & Safety for staff and subcontractors. Report Safety incidents and “near misses” internally…