Senior Site Engineer – Highlands & Islands

SSEN Transmission Infrastructure Projects

Highlands & Islands, Scotland

Competitive Salary + Vehicle/Allowance + Pension + Excellent Benefits

Build Scotland’s Energy Future

EquallyPlaced is proud to be partnering with RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd to recruit an experienced Senior Site Engineer to support the delivery of major SSEN Transmission infrastructure projects across the Highlands & Islands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-term programme of works valued at up to £700 million through to 2035, delivering critical infrastructure that will strengthen Scotland’s electricity network and support the transition to renewable energy.

Working as part of a highly experienced project team, you will play a key role in the technical delivery of major civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with project specifications.

About the Role

Reporting to the Site Agent and Project Manager, the Senior Site Engineer will be responsible for overseeing engineering activities across multiple work fronts, providing technical expertise, supervising Site Engineers and ensuring the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant energy infrastructure projects currently being delivered in Scotland.

Why the Highlands & Islands?

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Working across the Highlands & Islands offers:

• Outstanding quality of life
• Access to some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes
• Diverse and challenging engineering projects
• Strong local communities
• Exceptional outdoor lifestyle opportunities
• Long-term career stability
• The opportunity to help deliver Scotland’s energy transition

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to work on a secured pipeline of major SSEN Transmission projects throughout the Highlands & Islands, with investment extending to 2035 and beyond.

Projects are expected to include transmission infrastructure, substations, grid reinforcement works and renewable energy enabling developments across some of Scotland’s most strategically important locations.

It is an ideal position for a Senior Site Engineer seeking career progression, technical challenge and involvement in projects that will help shape Scotland’s energy future.