Senior Engineer
PR/081546
Posted: 24/03/2026
- £60000 - £73000 per annum, Benefits: + Car Allowance and Bonus
- Scotland, Highland, Thurso
- Permanent
Orion Group are supporting a successful Tier 1 EPC client, well known for delivering technical and engineering solutions within the power and energy transition markets, to source a Senior Civils Engineer to join their highland based team in delivering a key project within the ASTI Framework.This is a key role within the project delivery team, where you will:
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What’s in it for you?
***Please note that all applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not provided***
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
- Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
- Assist with temporary works design schemes
- Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.
- Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
- Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
- Communicate with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
- Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant for the use in the construction process.
- Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / project team.
- Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality
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- Experience in Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
- Experience within ITPs, RAMs & Temporary Works.
- Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Ability and confidence to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines.
- Ability to produce, implement and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures.
What’s in it for you?
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
- Other benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
***Please note that all applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not provided***
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
John MacRitchie
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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