Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company, recognised as one of the most successful in the UK infrastructure industry? This is an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Engineering Manager for substation-related projects across Scotland.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
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.
This is a key role supporting business growth following major framework wins.
The Candidate: Minimum 5 years' experience in HV substation projects (400kV) Strong substation design experience Electrical qualifications such as BEng or MEng Chartered or working towards Chartered status with the IET (preferred) GIS experience The Role: 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: Assist the Pre-Contract Director in securing design resources for future bids.
Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing across the business.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and industry best practices.
Tender & Bid Support: Support pre-contract activities, including tender reviews, client presentations, and bid submissions.
Project Mobilisation: Work alongside Operations Directors to ensure smooth mobilisation of new contracts, including HSEQ planning.
Audits & Reporting: Conduct audits and generate reports to ensure quality and environmental compliance.
Training & Development: Manage engineering administration, ensuring training and competency records are maintained.
Industry Representation: Represent the business in industry forums as agreed with senior leadership.
What's in it for you? A range of benefits are available, including: 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 About the Business My client has extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management solutions for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Their expertise spans transmission and distribution services, including: 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.
If you share a passion for delivering outstanding customer service within a collaborative and high-performing team, apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
ADZN1_UKTJ