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Keith, United Kingdom
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Posted:
25.08.2025
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09.10.2025
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Job Description:
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd is recruiting for a Site Engineer (enabling works) with a Civils bias for an Overhead Lines Project (OHL) in Argyll, Scotland. You will support the team in the enabling works phase of overhead lines sites before tower assembly and erection.
As a Civils Site Engineer, you will oversee daily health & safety protocols, manage project resources, ensure safety compliance, support documentation and reporting, and coordinate with stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team at Wood T&D. This role is site-based on a long-term project in Argyll supporting our client SSE.
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The Role
Reporting to the OHL Construction Manager, you will oversee the Enabling Works and Access Roads management team, coordinate foremen and subcontractors, liaise with clients and third parties, and manage onboarding and site inductions. You will contribute to expanding the network capacity to support the UK government's pathway to 2030 and transition to net zero.
This role is suitable for someone seeking a sideways move or next step as a Site Engineer. We welcome applications from experienced site engineers and those from a linesman background within transmission, distribution, construction, or utilities. Apply now and be part of something great!
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
We provide engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, committed to the net zero 2050 initiative. Our secure workstream ensures long-term stability. Our Site Engineers play a key role in guiding crews, ensuring safety, negotiating with suppliers, and providing feedback. They are vital to project success, acting as primary advisors for seamless execution.
Support our expanding operations mainly in the Scottish central belt and long-term sites in Argyll and Bute for SSE.
What we can offer
* Meaningful and interesting projects in emerging energy sectors
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options
* Diversity and Inclusion, with employee networks giving all a voice
* Competitive salary with regular reviews
* Flexible benefits: 33 days leave, pension, private medical, life insurance, and more
* Professional development tailored to your needs
* Global connections with industry experts worldwide
What makes you remarkable?
We welcome all talented individuals. Even if you don't meet every statement but have some relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. Delivering solutions to critical challenges requires teamwork.
Expected:
* Industry experience in a similar role
* Recognised Safety Qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH)
* Experience managing sub-contractors and measurements for financial settlement
* Supervisory experience in construction, access, and related works (desirable)
* Willingness to work away from home
* Experience with enabling, access roads, and foundation construction in power transmission
* Coordination with third parties (local councils, authorities, agencies)
Join us in building a sustainable future. Apply now!
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