Job Description
Your New Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Field Engineer to join our TSIC account. This will be an on-site, mobile role working on Highways in the North East area of Scotland.
The Field Engineer plays an important role in undertaking reactive and planned maintenance, installation, and commissioning works on highways control technology installations throughout Scotland. This includes CCTV, Traffic Monitoring Units, Variable Message Signs, Emergency Telephones, and other electronic and communications equipment, mainly motorway-based.
The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Our TSIC account has been working in partnership with Traffic Scotland on behalf of Transport for Scotland since 2004. We are responsible for operating, maintaining, and upgrading the motorway and trunk road technology infrastructure across Scotland.
With over 12,000 intelligent transport system (ITS) assets across Scotland, our teams operate and maintain variable messaging signs, CCTV, emergency roadside telephones (ERTs), and various power and communication cabinets.
We also manage and maintain hundreds of miles of motorway and trunk road network and provide consultancy services such as asset management, design, and environmental management.
Our focus is on delivering reliable journey times and high customer care for road users.
The Field Engineer will be responsible for:
1. Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical, control, and communications installations in accordance with current regulations and manufacturer’s recommendations. Responding to urgent or emergency failures.
2. Performing initial verification and periodic electrical testing and inspection to BS7671 of electrical installations, including issuing certification.
3. Updating schematic diagrams and as-built records.
4. Undertaking all aspects of highway electrical maintenance, including routine and cyclic maintenance.
5. Taking responsibility for health and safety, ensuring compliance with legislation.
6. Keeping records, completing paperwork, and liaising with colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, the public, clients, and customers.
What makes this role unique is that you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing frontline maintenance to ensure the availability and safety of Transport Scotland roadside technology assets on Scottish motorways and trunk roads. You must hold a valid driving license.
Ideally, you will have a certificate in an electronic/electrical discipline and vocational qualifications in electrotechnical or telecommunications fields. Experience in field installation and servicing roles is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
What we offer you
We offer flexibility, career development, benefits, and support. Our benefits include:
* Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
* Pension - Generous scheme with employer contributions
* Holidays - Minimum 24 days plus Bank Holidays
* Choices - Flexible benefits like additional leave, cycle2work, charity, gym membership
* Save with Amey - Discount portal for shopping, healthcare, GP, dental vouchers
* Social Value - Community involvement days and fundraising support
We embrace diversity and support individual working preferences.
We are committed to sustainability and working with communities to protect people and the planet.
At Amey, you have the freedom to perform, and together, we can be extraordinary.
Who is Amey?
* We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy grow by managing strategic assets.
* Our 11,000 employees deliver critical services daily.
* Our engineering, operations, and consulting expertise deliver better results for clients.
* We are trusted government partners managing vital assets and projects.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, religion, or belief. Please contact us for access needs or adjustments. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Submit your application promptly.
Apply today – We look forward to hearing from you!
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