Senior Project Engineer

Kenton Black are recruiting for a permanent Senior Project Engineer position based in the North East of Scotland. Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of the civils package on a major transmission infrastructure development. The role forms part of a substantial subcontract package feeding into a wider national programme of strategic transmission works, with the initial project phase expected to run for approximately 1.5 years and a strong pipeline of further works forecasted for at least 8 years and likely beyond. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading technical role on one of Scotland’s most significant infrastructure schemes, contributing to the development of a major transmission hub and supporting the broader upgrade programme across the region. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee engineering delivery across all civils elements of the project, ensuring work is completed to the required technical standards and programme milestones - Provide technical guidance and support to site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors - Review drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure accuracy and compliance - Manage quality assurance processes, including inspections, testing, and documentation control - Lead on problem-solving and technical issue resolution, escalating where necessary - Monitor progress and support planning activities to help drive efficient and coordinated delivery - Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental requirements across site operations - Contribute to stakeholder engagement, including internal reporting and liaison with project partners - Maintain accurate engineering records and assist with project administration when required What You Bring: - Strong background as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer within civil engineering, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or utilities projects - Proven ability to take ownership of technical delivery, with experience supporting multiple work fronts - Excellent communication skills for engaging with site teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders - Strong organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset - Proficiency in relevant IT systems and software used for engineering, reporting, and QA processes - CSCS certification (essential) - SMSTS, Temporary Works, or other relevant qualifications (advantageous) Why This Role? This position offers the chance to play a key part in delivering a major national infrastructure scheme, providing long-term stability with a programme of works forecasted to extend for many years. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000–£85,000 per annum, dependent on experience, along with the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing project environment. If you’re a motivated Senior Project Engineer seeking a progressive opportunity on a flagship engineering project, we’d be delighted to hear from you