Edinburgh Trams has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join their team. Edinburgh Trams is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway with a vision to be an integral part of the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians by providing world-class, environmentally friendly, and socially inclusive transport. The addition of new services, industry-leading levels of customer service and a range of dynamic initiatives have all contributed to Edinburgh’s tramway becoming one of the UK’s most successful transport systems. Delivering ‘Excellence for Edinburgh’ is our mantra. Our values are to be Trusted, Innovative, Passionate and Smart. We believe that if we are true to our values our company can look forward to even greater success and, as importantly, each of us will feel ever more proud, satisfied, and happy in our work. Role Details Due to an increased workload in the Projects and Renewals team, we are offering an excellent opportunity to permanently join the team in an exciting role to assist in managing and coordinating works around Edinburgh Trams infrastructure in various stages from a concept through design to on-site works. These works are part of the renewals or maintenance programmes of the tram network, vehicle and infrastructure. Your primary role is to provide support to the Renewals Manager and other departments on various renewals and ad-hoc projects to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with Edinburgh Trams Safety Management System, on budget and on time. Key Responsibilities Provide support to the Renewals Manager on the activities around delivering the Annual Asset Renewals Programme. Daily presence on-site to ensure works are completed according to the agreed standards. Providing inductions to contractors and reviewing RAMS. Ensure that all work is carried out with due regard to the business’ requirements and specifications. Inspect, monitor, and witness testing and report on the progress including identification of remedial works when required. Ensure all relevant permissions and permits have been issued for the works on site. Identification of defects, monitoring and inspecting the projects at regular intervals, to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with all laws and regulations. Produce regular site reports and assess contract implementation. Monitor approved programme of the projects to ensure targets and costs are met. Maintain work logs and site diaries, together with compiling and filing official status reports. Risk assessments conducted and recorded with evidence of actions implemented as outlined. Provide on-site support to contractors with setting out and decision-making processes if and when required. The Role The role is full-time, 40 hours a week, working 5 days over 7 days, predominately Monday to Friday although occasional night-time/weekend working will be required. About you Minimum requirements for this role are: HNC/HND Engineering/ City & Guilds level 2/3 or equivalent Construction site supervisory experience, including management of contractors at all levels Site safety training (CSCS card, SMSTS/SSSTS) Experience of construction processes, laws, and regulations, with extensive experience and a broad understanding of quality benchmarking across a range of disciplines Experience of producing management information and reports Knowledge and demonstrable experience of operating within CDM regulations and practices How to Apply Interested candidates can submit their application on our Careers website by midnight on Sunday 17th August 2025 We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest, therefore, we may have to close vacancies earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended. This also means that we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates at initial screening stage due to receiving high levels of applications.” Selection Process If your application passes the initial sift, you will be invited to attend an interview. A Job Description can be provided upon request. The start date will be confirmed through the selection process.