Job Description

Site or Section Engineer

Location: Gremista, Shetland

Talented people are the key to our success

Shape the Future of the UK's Power Infrastructure

Our Energy Business Unit are delivering the backbone of tomorrow's energy grid. We're strengthening our engineering capability to deliver major overhead line (OHL) and transmission projects across the UK. We're now seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (OHL) to lead engineering delivery across high-voltage transmission schemes from concept to completion.

The Role:

We're looking for a proactive Site or Section Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting out, quality control, reviewing and producing method statements, contributing to right start inputs, preparing as-built documentation, and leading site briefings. Initially, you will support the delivery of additional scope on the Gremista scheme, before moving on to take a key role in delivering the Mossy Hill project.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out setting out, surveying, and quality control to ensure works are delivered to specification and programme. Plan, organise, and supervise site activities, including labour and subcontractor coordination, to meet project deadlines. Promote and uphold high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance across all site operations. Support digital engineering tasks including land surveys, mapping, and the coordination of engineering information. Assist with material selection, cost-effective solutions, and preparation of project documentation, including as-built records. Resolve technical challenges on-site and liaise regularly with project teams to report progress and issues.

The Candidate:

Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) Relevant CSCS card CSCS 5 day safety qualification Experience working on a construction site with site supervision experience Able to set out and level Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations Fully conversant with the use of robotic total station instruments Experienced and confident in the setting out of earthworks and structures Have some experience of AutoCAD Fundamental understanding of bill of quantities

What's in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.


Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days Flexible and adaptable working Family friendly policies and work/life approach Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support Contributory pension scheme Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%) Recognition scheme and long service awards Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role) We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About our Energy business unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.



Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.



We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.


Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.


Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.