This is an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Engineering Manager for substation-related projects across Scotland.
Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager – Substations, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of internal and external engineering resources, ensuring project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in line with project requirements.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in HV substation projects (400kV)
Electrical qualifications such as BEng or MEng
GIS experience
Engineering Management: Lead engineering activities during pre-contract and delivery stages.
Resource Allocation: Work with Operations Directors to identify and allocate resources for temporary works and engineering requirements.
Customer Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project satisfaction.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure all projects comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations tailored to customer and contract needs.
Stakeholder Engagement: Oversee relationships with consulting engineers and internal teams, managing design agreements and engineering deliverables.
Pre-Contract Support: Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and industry best practices.
Project Mobilisation: Work alongside Operations Directors to ensure smooth mobilisation of new contracts, including HSEQ planning.
Conduct audits and generate reports to ensure quality and environmental compliance.
Training & Development: Manage engineering administration, ensuring training and competency records are maintained.
Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
Flexible and adaptable working options
Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning opportunities
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition schemes and long-service awards
Car scheme and private medical insurance (where applicable)
Access to share-save schemes, cycle-to-work schemes, and discounted gym memberships
Employee support and wellbeing services for you and your family
My client has extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management solutions for major UK energy companies and network operators. Installation and maintenance of electricity assets (both above and below ground)
Substations, overhead lines, and cabling (fluid-filled and XLPE)
New build, refurbishment, and repair services
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business where you can develop your career while delivering critical infrastructure projects.