BAM Nuttall are the preferred contractor for a new marine development on the Shetland Islands. The Fair Isle and Grutness Ferry Replacement project will see refurbishment and enhancement of existing infrastructure on Fair Isle and at Grutness (which is located next to Sumburgh Airport, mainland Shetland).
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
A fantastic opportunity exists to be part of a close-knit team working together to deliver infrastructure benefiting local communities for generations to come. Works will take place throughout 2025 and 2026. The works on Fair Isle specifically will run Spring to Autumn 2025 & 2026, with that in mind, we are as keen to hear from people who may be interested in one season as well as both. The works at Grutness will complete in 2025. Accommodation and flights home every two weeks provided.
We are seeking interest from Site Engineers who are motivated to provide first-class civil engineering solutions in this unique setting. This could be you!
Your work environment BAM operates a flexible working policy
Accommodation and flights home every two weeks are provided.
People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Your mission As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards
Supervision of assistant engineers
Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works
Provide accurate and clear setting out for works
Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure a full understanding of the information provided
Arrange formal checking of setting out
Complete inspection and test plans
Keep an accurate daily site diary
Preparation of 4 weekly programmes
Provide accurate measurements for materials required
Maintain material reconciliation figures for reporting
Ensure that material delivery tickets are passed on for cost coding
Carry out testing/sampling of materials
Assist the measurement department
Maintain survey books
Take receipt of materials and perform checks
Who are we looking for? The following are mandatory requirements:
Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent NVQ Level
CSCS Level - Academically or Professionally Qualified Person/Supervisory/Manager
SSSTS
The following are desirable requirements:
Successful experience at Assistant engineer level
Working towards achieving ICE Technician or Incorporated (preferred) level or equivalent
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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