Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer – Civils
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Location:

Peterhead
💷 Salary:
Circa £55,000

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership on a new-build substation project in Peterhead. The role will ensure high standards of quality compliance, accurate setting-out, and effective coordination of both temporary and permanent works on site.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead engineering teams, overseeing setting-out, site surveys, and quality checks.

* Produce, review, and maintain ITPs, method statements, and QA records.

* Coordinate with designers, temporary works engineers, and construction teams.

* Manage engineering deliverables to ensure works meet programme requirements.

* Provide technical input into NEC early warnings, design changes, and risk mitigation.

* Support site management with technical and constructability advice specific to substation civil works.
Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Engineer on civil engineering projects.

* Strong understanding of QA processes and temporary works coordination.

* Competent with AutoCAD, GPS / setting-out equipment, and 3D models.

* Experience with substation or utility civil works highly desirable.

* Strong communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach.
What’s on Offer

* Circa £55,000 salary (depending on experience).

* Work on a high-profile new-build substation project in Peterhead.

* Supportive site team with opportunities for professional development and progression