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Do you want to play a pivotal role in the delivery of one of scotlands key infrastructure projects?.

If so, then we have a great opportunity for you............

Orion Group are working with a client with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK, to hire a Site Engineer on a permanent basis. As the Site Engineer you will support the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the design and construction of an exciting in project in the North of Scotland.

Key Aspects of the role will include:

Support the senior project team in the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project;
Manage materials, plant and labour within the allocated budget and resources, ensuring their safe, effective and efficient delivery of service on the project;
Ensure all systems, design information, procedures and quality systems are effectively communicated;
Support the project delivery teams, verifying the work of others, providing technical support;
Lead or support assurance on projects through conducting audits and regular meetings with project teams, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern, including matters relating to safety, finance or quality;
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant customers including technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions on site;
Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the company is at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards;
Ensure that the engineering is efficiently managed so that it is fit for purpose from conception right through installation and maintenance; recognising site conditions and constraints and taking into account CDM, other statutory regulations and customer requirements;
Ensure the efficient operation of procurement, material control policies and procedures; providing assistance in producing accurate and current procurement schedules and cost information/reports (where required);
By using the principles of quality assurance, and where appropriate technical Integrity, ensure the customer requirements are clearly understood and that Quality Control mechanisms are in place that provide assurance that the asset and/or service delivers as designed/required;
Contribute to the accurate and efficient provision of progress and productivity reports weekly and monthly to senior management, in accordance with company procedures;
Provide concise and accurate feedback on project performance against estimate to the estimating function (where required)Qualifications & Experience

Previous engineering experience and a subject matter expert in the discipline of engineering discipline are required;
Up-to-date relevant knowledge of engineering and of industry best practice, appropriate to the relevant discipline, is required;
A degree in Civil engineering and a relevant professional qualification, such as MICE or MIStructE, or having an ONC/HNC is desirable;
A valid CSCS card is required;
Focused and thorough with the appropriate skills to advise senior management when something needs immediate redress together with the tenacity and drive to ensure that the necessary action is taken;
Previous management experience within the construction or relevant support services industries, together with a strong understanding of technical issues and trends in the relevant sectors, including specialist markets is required;
Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure, and a customer centric, flexible approach;
A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on engineering excellence, the customer and the business is required;Package:

Competitive base salary relevant to your role
Defined contribution pension scheme
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times
Life cover
25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays)
Company car
Private healthcare
Access to company share incentive scheme
16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time
Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preferenceTo be considered for this role you must hold the relevant right to work in the UK.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment