Site Engineer

Omexom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK seeks a Site Engineer to support project delivery and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role involves leading teams, conducting site inspections, and maintaining high standards of health and safety. Ideal candidates should have experience in overhead line construction and relevant engineering qualifications. This position requires frequent travel across the UK, and the jobholder must demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in overhead line construction industry.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environment, and quality.
• Experience supervising Overhead Line construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager/Project Engineer with overhead line projects.
• Conduct monitoring and inspections on a routine basis.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility to travel

Adaptability

Education

Industry recognised Engineering or Safety qualification

Job description

Site Engineer

Reporting to

Site Manager

Role Purpose

The Site Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Site Manager/Project Engineer through tendering, planning, developing and delivering Overhead Line projects ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, environmental and quality whilst ensuring productivity is achieved at all times.

The jobholder will be working on site full time as part of an experienced construction team setting to work and leading overhead line teams and subcontractors to meet project objectives. They will be expected to travel to various site locations throughout the UK.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Be responsible for Safety for yourself, colleagues and others
• Lead by example
• Ensure all works are being conducted in the correct and safe manner and proactively reduce site hazards
• Conduct monitoring and inspections on a routine basis, active reporting of Positive Interventions
• Complete project inductions and undertake setting to work briefings
• Issuing documentation and permits (e.g. permit to dig)
• Ensure works are compliant with all relevant quality standards and records are whole, accurate and complete
• Maintain and develop new skills and competencies in accordance with Omexom’s training standards and legislative changes
• Undertake Site Manager / Project Engineer duties in periods of absence cover or on smaller projects as necessary
• Compile an accurate and up to date daily site diary
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Omexom and its clients
• Build and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
• Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of operations
• Ensure conformity to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments
• Ensure that accidents, incidents and near misses are suitably reported
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and public bodies
• Ensure all work is completed to a high quality standard
• Effectively communicate with client, landowners and other 3rd parties in a professional manner
• Embed positive culture
• Proactively identify areas for business improvement to improve safety and efficiency

Person Specification

The jobholder will be responsible for the safety of themselves and colleagues, and act as ambassador for a strong safety culture within Omexom. This role can be challenging, and therefore the jobholder will be required to respond quickly to changing situations. At Omexom we aim to provide the best possible service to our customers. In addition, the role will involve working outdoors in a site environment in all weather conditions.

Qualifications and Experience

The jobholder must have experience of working in the overhead line construction industry and possess a strong understanding of health, safety, environment and quality aspects and have a sound technical knowledge, as well as:

• Experience, knowledge and application of the utilities/construction industry.
• Experience in a similar role
• Industry recognised Engineering or Safety qualification
• Experience in the supervision of Overhead Line construction activities including subcontract works associated with Overhead line construction
• Experience in dealing with clients, landowners and 3rd parties namely Network Rail, Highways, Environment Agency, DNO’s etc.

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Flexibility to be able to travel to work locations across the whole of the UK, Ireland & occasionally in Europe
• Full driving license
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety rules and documentation, and be committed to working safely at all times
• Possess the ability to work in a time pressured environment
• Have the ability to adapt to changing situations and environments
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be an effective team worker
• Must represent Omexom by acting in a professional manner at all times

This is a flexible based role with frequent travel and overnight stays as required on projects.

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality

Omexom employees are required to abide by the Company SHEQ policies at all times. These policies are available on the Company’s Integrated Management System. Employee’s must ensure they review any updates to these policies and behave accordingly.

Values

Team Spirit & Generosity
Able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment
Enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility
Enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.