Job Description

Technical Engineer

Location: Aberdeen Office & Site-Based

Join a respected civil engineering organisation known for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the region. As a Technical Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in turning engineering challenges into smart, efficient, and safe solutions. Working closely with project teams on the ground and in the office, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being at the centre of project delivery.  Perhaps you are a site engineer and looking for a change.

What You’ll Do

Drive Technical Excellence

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• Prepare, manage, and record technical drawings to support both office and site operations.
• Assist in selecting engineering techniques, methods, and procedures to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Support the development of engineering solutions, including temporary works.
• Produce project-specific RAMS, construction phase plans, utility drawings, RFIs, and as-built Health & Safety files.
• Review design changes, interpret client specifications, and ensure technical clarity across all stakeholders.

Be a Key Link Between Teams

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• Act as a direct point of contact between the company and clients.
• Attend design meetings, progress reviews, and onsite discussions.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and third parties to progress works efficiently.
• Facilitate agreement of variations and support commercial accuracy.

Champion Safety, Environment & Quality

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• Take ownership of all Health & Safety requirements within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure work aligns with company H&S objectives, risk assessments, and best practices.
• Report accidents, incidents, or near misses promptly.
• Support environmental compliance, including pollution prevention and energy-saving practices.
• Promote a “right first time” approach to quality, ensuring work meets ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.

Who You’ll Work With

You will report to the Senior Technical Engineer and collaborate regularly with:
Directors, Contract Managers, the Engineering Manager, Gangers/Foremen, Site Engineers, Plant and Planning teams, and other internal departments.

What You Bring

Essential

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• CSCS Card
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong AutoCAD skills
• Strong experience in civil engineering/site works
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

Desirable

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• First Aid qualification
• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Coordinator experience
• Experience managing teams

What’s on Offer

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• Career progression with support from experienced senior engineers
• Ongoing training and funded CPD
• Opportunity to work across varied and impactful civil engineering projects
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Mix of office and site work for a varied and engaging workload

Join a respected, growing team and play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure across the region.  This is a role where your technical expertise truly shapes project outcomes. If you’re passionate about engineering, enjoy problem-solving, and want to contribute to complex, rewarding projects, this position offers the perfect opportunity to grow and make impact.

Legal Information:
\nWe act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.