Job Title: Section Engineer / Sub Agent – Civils (Earthworks, Drainage & Utilities) Location: Orkney Island, Scotland Contract Type: Freelance (6–8 Months, Inside IR35)

Company Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Section Engineer / Sub Agent to support the delivery of a major £150m new build substation project based on Orkney Island, Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven civil engineering professional with strong experience across earthworks, drainage, and utilities packages to join a high-profile infrastructure project, with potential for further work beyond the initial contract duration.

The Role

As Section Engineer / Sub Agent, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of the earthworks, drainage, and utilities package on site. Reporting directly to the Site Agent, you will manage a team of 3–4 engineers and play a key role in driving programme, quality, and safety across your section of works.

This role requires an experienced individual who has previously operated at Section Engineer level as a minimum and is comfortable leading packages independently within a live construction environment.

While prior substation experience would be beneficial, it is not essential. The key requirement is strong, demonstrable experience delivering earthworks and utilities packages across civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of deliv...