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Wood is recruiting for a Site Engineer for Civils (Overhead Lines) to join its Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd entity focusing on supporting foremen, timbermen, and subcontractors in the construction of overhead lines sites. As a Site Engineer, you will oversee daily health & safety protocols for staff and subcontractors, report incidents, manage project resources, ensure compliance with safety standards, support the Site Manager and Project Manager with documentation and reporting, and coordinate effectively with all stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing team at Wood, this role is site based primarily in the Scottish central belt region with long term project sites based in Argyll and Bute supporting our client SSE. This opportunity is a site-based position, we have works issued under various OHL frameworks which mean the position is UK wide. You will need to be flexible in your work location as you will be away from home for periods of time and will travel and work across the UK.

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The Role

Reporting to the OHL Construction Manager, as a new team member you will oversee the site management team coordination of foremen, timbermen, and sub-contractors while liaising with clients and third parties, and manage the setting People to Work process, including onboarding and site inductions with our program to support a growing workload across overhead lines (OHL). You will be contributing to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. 

This role is perfect for someone looking for a sideways move or their next step as a Site Engineer. We welcome applications from both established site engineers and first appointment site engineers from a linesman background within transmission and distribution, construction or rail. Apply now and be a part of something great! 

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a prominent company providing engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, we take pride in being at the forefront of the net zero 2050 initiative. Our secured workstream for years to come speaks volumes about our commitment to this cause. Our Site Engineers play a crucial role in our construction team, guiding crew members, ensuring site safety, negotiating with suppliers, and providing valuable feedback. They are the cornerstone of project success, serving as the primary advisors and facilitators to ensure seamless project execution. 

As a Site Engineer, you will support our expanding operations, primarily located in the Scottish central belt and long-term project sites in Argyll and Bute for our client SSE.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant –  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle  Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession