Resident Engineer (Civil Infrastructure)

Our client is looking for a Resident Engineer (Civil Infrastructure) to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project across various sites in Scotland. This role will focus on the civil infrastructure prior to cable installation. Key Responsibilities Act as the client’s representative on site, monitoring civil engineering works and ensuring compliance with designs and specifications. Review and interpret civil engineering designs, drawings, and specifications. Conduct site assurance and engineering activities, identifying and escalating issues to the engineering manager. Oversee underground infrastructure works, including trenching, duct installation, backfilling, and earthworks. Ensure the proper management of temporary access roads and working areas. Maintain knowledge of works around crossings, such as roads, rivers, and railways. Check work against construction drawings and specifications, identifying changes, non-compliance, and quality concerns. Communicate regularly with the engineering manager to report on progress and issues. Travel to various sites across Scotland as required. About You Background in civil engineering with experience in major civil construction schemes. Comfortable working on site and undertaking engineering assurance activities. Experience with underground infrastructure works, including trenching and excavation. Knowledge of open cut excavation and/or horizontal directional drilling is beneficial. Experience in site assurance, quality surveillance, or similar client-side oversight roles. Strong communication skills to effectively report issues and updates. Energy sector experience is preferred but not essential; experience in large drainage schemes, utilities, highways, rail, or water projects is also suitable. Based in Scotland, ideally near Caithness, Aberdeenshire, or the Inverness/West Coast route. Must have a driving license and own car for site travel. Self-sufficient and capable of working independently. If you are interested in this role, please apply. Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.