Job Description
Kenton Black are recruiting for a permanent Senior Project Engineer position based in the North East of Scotland.
Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of the civils package on a major transmission infrastructure development. The role forms part of a substantial subcontract package feeding into a wider national programme of strategic transmission works, with the initial project phase expected to run for approximately 1.5 years and a strong pipeline of further works forecasted for at least 8 years and likely beyond.
This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading technical role on one of Scotland’s most significant infrastructure schemes, contributing to the development of a major transmission hub and supporting the broader upgrade programme across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee engineering delivery across all civils elements of the project, ensuring work is completed to the required technical standards and programme milestones- Provide technical guidance and support to site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors- Review drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure accuracy and compliance- Manage quality assurance processes, including inspections, testing, and documentation control- Lead on problem-solving and technical issue resolution, escalating where necessary- Monitor progress and support planning activities to help drive efficient and coordinated delivery- Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental requirements across site operations- Contribute to stakeholder engagement, including internal reporting and liaison with project partners- Maintain accurate engineering records and assist with project administration when required
What You Bring:
- Strong background as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer within civil engineering, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or utilities projects- Proven ability to take ownership of technical delivery, with experience supporting multiple work fronts- Excellent communication skills for engaging with site teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders- Strong organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset- Proficiency in relevant IT systems and software used for engineering, reporting, and QA processes- CSCS certification (essential)- SMSTS, Temporary Works, or other relevant qualifications (advantageous)
Why This Role?
This position offers the chance to play a key part in delivering a major national infrastructure scheme, providing long-term stability with a programme of works forecasted to extend for many years. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000–£85,000 per annum, dependent on experience, along with the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing project environment.
If you’re a motivated Senior Project Engineer seeking a progressive opportunity on a flagship engineering project, we’d be delighted to hear from you.