Civil Project Engineer
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Occupation Type
Engineering project managers and project engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£51,900
(£26.62 per hour)
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Description
Civil Site Engineer
Scotland / Highlands
Permanent
Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to support the delivery of large‑scale construction works across the Scottish electrical distribution and transmission networks. This role forms part of our specialist engineering team responsible for civil works associated with HV and EHV substations, overhead line (OHL) infrastructure, and high‑voltage cabling installations.
As a Civil Project Engineer, you will coordinate and oversee civil engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle—from pre‑construction planning to final handover—ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery. You will collaborate with design, planning, commercial and site teams to achieve programme, cost, and compliance targets while upholding the highest standards of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
You will also act as a key technical representative during client, contractor and regulatory reviews, supporting effective communication and collaborative project delivery.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
Scotland / Highlands
Permanent
Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to support the delivery of large‑scale construction works across the Scottish electrical distribution and transmission networks. This role forms part of our specialist engineering team responsible for civil works associated with HV and EHV substations, overhead line (OHL) infrastructure, and high‑voltage cabling installations.
As a Civil Project Engineer, you will coordinate and oversee civil engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle—from pre‑construction planning to final handover—ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery. You will collaborate with design, planning, commercial and site teams to achieve programme, cost, and compliance targets while upholding the highest standards of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
You will also act as a key technical representative during client, contractor and regulatory reviews, supporting effective communication and collaborative project delivery.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
- Deliver civil engineering works for HV/EHV construction projects across the Scottish transmission and distribution networks.
- Manage the integration of design and construction activities, ensuring alignment across technical, commercial and programme requirements.
- Coordinate design teams through design verification and assurance processes to meet programme milestones.
- Provide guidance on temporary works requirements and support Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC) and Supervisors (TWS) throughout the project lifecycle.
- Use project management systems to raise and manage contractual communications, including early warnings and compensation events.
- Applying CDM duties relevant to civil engineering works and supporting safe planning from preconstruction through delivery
- Develop, coordinate and maintain project programmes in conjunction with Site Managers and Project Planners.
- Prepare and submit handover documentation including Health & Safety files, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and civil as‑built records.
- Advise site teams on constructability, resolving on‑site civil design challenges as they arise.
- Minimum three years’ experience in civil engineering or construction management, ideally on infrastructure or energy projects.
- Experience delivering capital works on large or complex construction projects.
- Construction or project management qualification.
- Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and experience applying duty holder requirements to civil engineering projects, ensuring safe planning, coordination, and delivery across all construction phases.
- CSCS card (or equivalent).
- Full UK driving license.
- Preferable locations Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh
Education / Qualifications
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
- Degree in Civil engineering or related discipline qualifications are preferred.
- Project management qualification advantageous.
- Experience in a similar civils role is desirable but not essential.
- Understanding of electrical network construction standards and procedures preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Temporary Works classifications and procedures.
- Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant digital project management tools.
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
- Company commercial vehicle
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular review
s, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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