substation engineer jobs in Highland

You will oversee the development of a 400kV substation, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses effective leadership skills and experience with NEC contracts. A full driving license is required for site travel.

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom seeks a Site Construction Manager for a permanent position at the Banniskirk Hub in Caithness. The role requires managing the construction of a new 400kV substation, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective interaction with contractors and stakeholders. A suitable candidate should possess strong engineering knowledge,...

A leading energy infrastructure company in Scotland is seeking a Site Construction Manager to oversee the construction of a new 400kV substation in Banniskirk, Caithness. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering expertise, site management experience, and the ability to ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. This role offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses,...

You will lead a team of H&S professionals, provide strategic guidance to senior management, and champion a culture where safety is embedded at every level.

You will be based in Inverness, with regular travel to projects across Scotland. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and oversee the organisation’s HSEQ strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.

You will work with the team and lead on ensuring the Quality standards and specifications required are produced, implemented throughout construction and assured for handover; achieving best in class at all times. Monthly inspections shall be required on multiple sites as well as meetings in Kilsyth.

Head of Technical Engineering - Job Number: 556988 - Closing at: Dec 9 2025 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and...

Job Description Site Engineer (Civil) Ref No: bk.0681.sec.w27.25x Inverness-Shire, UK £65,000 - £70,000 per annum Site Engineer (Civil) | Scotland c.£STG 70k, Bonus, Car (or allow), Accommodation, Pension, Health care & Benefits ICDS are retained by a Tier 1 main contractor who are delivering power generation upgrade projects to £400m across Scotland over a ten-year framework...

You will coordinate project schedules and ensure timely completion of tasks, communicate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure smooth project execution, ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, assist in the preparation of project reports and presentations.

About The Role Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain the vital infrastructure that we all depend on. We are currently seeking a dedicated and organised Administrator to join our team on a full-time basis to support our Isle of Skye Reinforcement Project . This role will be site-based , initially supporting the reinforcement...

Foreman – Civils (Substation Project)Location: Thurso, ScotlandContract / Permanent: (Specify)Start Date: ASAPWe are seeking an experienced Foreman to oversee the civils package on a major substation project in Thurso. This is a key site-based role, responsible for supervising day-to-day civil engineering works and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.Key...

You will lead a team of H&S professionals, provide strategic guidance to senior management, and champion a culture where safety is embedded at every level.

You will be based in Inverness, with regular travel to projects across Scotland. Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and oversee the organisation’s HSEQ strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Site Manager Scotland / Highlands Permanent Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Power Solutions team have a number of vacancies for Site Managers based in Northern Scotland. The main purpose of the role is to manage site based teams delivering the Green Recovery substation construction and maintenance works across the SSE North DNO region. The Site Manager...

You will be required on site 5 days per week, as well as attending regular meetings at the Hub office in Thurso, as required.

You will ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation and ensure that the Contractor is providing sufficiently detailed weekly reporting as part of the project deliverables.

You will be required on site 5 days per week, as well as attending regular meetings at the Hub office in Thurso, as required.

You will ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation and ensure that the Contractor is providing sufficiently detailed weekly reporting as part of the project deliverables.

A prestigious Scottish civil engineering contractor is seeking a talented individual to join their team in the North West of Scotland. This opportunity offers the chance to work on high-profile projects, including wind farms, battery storage facilities, and substation developments. Imagine being at the forefront of innovative infrastructure projects that contribute to sustainable energy...

Commissioning Support Engineer - Job Number: 556656 - Closing at: Dec 1 2025 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time |...

Plant Assurance Engineer - Job Number: 556881 - Closing at: Dec 4 2025 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance +...

SCADA Design Engineer - Job Number: 556815 - Closing at: Dec 10 2025 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: Flexible Scotland, we will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness. Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 dependant on experience + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern:...

You will represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site, being the keypoint of contact for the project.

You will be capable of challenging others, resolving conflicts and planning site activities. - Understanding of NEC forms of contracts including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC Supervisor.

You will represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site, being the keypoint of contact for the project.

You will be capable of challenging others, resolving conflicts and planning site activities. - Understanding of NEC forms of contracts including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC Supervisor.