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Job No. BBUK19827 Head of Planning - Aberdeen Power T&D Planning and Project Controls About the role As Head of Planning, you will lead the planning function across a portfolio of complex construction projects, ensuring alignment between project delivery and wider business objectives. Operating at a senior level, you will shape planning strategy, drive best practice, and provide leadership across planning and scheduling teams. This role is central to optimising project performance, influencing key decisions, and ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently, safely, and on time. What you'll be doing Providing strategic leadership across planning and scheduling, setting direction and ensuring consistency across projectsLeading, mentoring, and developing Planning Managers and wider planning teamsOverseeing the creation and management of detailed project programmes, including critical path analysis and change controlManaging planning input across tender and delivery stages to support successful project outcomesCollaborating with clients, project teams, and supply chain partners to ensure coordinated deliveryDriving performance through data, KPIs, and continuous improvement of planning processesEnsuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and governance requirementsSupporting effective resource planning across labour, plant, and materialsPromoting a strong health and safety culture across all planning activities Who we're looking for A proven leader with extensive experience in planning and managing large, complex construction projectsStrong leadership capability, with a track record of developing and managing high-performing planning teamsExpert knowledge of project planning tools and systems (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel)Deep understanding of construction planning methodologies, scheduling, and project controlsExperience in contract management, risk management, and performance reporting (including KPIs and earned value)Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage clients, supply chain, and senior leadershipAnalytical and data-driven, with the ability to solve complex problems and influence decision-makingExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… About us Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.comShow moreShow less

Vacancy NameHead of Projects Vacancy NoVN4315 Operating CompanyClaxton Engineering Services Group AdvertClaxton combines decades of industry experience, proprietary technology, and exceptional service quality to cut through offshore installation and decommissioning complexity. Globally, we partner with operators and key contractors in conventional energy, decommissioning, and offshore wind, delivering certainty when it matters. Our expert teams anticipate challenges, deliver innovative high-performance solutions, and provide responsive, transparent support at every stage — ensuring seamless project execution and enduring value, throughout the asset lifecycle and across the energy transition. We are looking to hire a Head of Projects on a full time, permanent basis. Based at our facility in Westhill, Aberdeen, the Head of Projects has the responsibility of managing the Projects Department to ensure Claxton services are delivered in line with client expectations, on budget and safely, whilst promoting the reputation for excellence with Claxton’s internal and external stakeholders. Duties & Main Responsibilities •Provide overall management of the function to meet the objectives of the Projects department. •Leading by example, ensure the output of the Project Engineers is effective and highly utilised. •Create an environment that enables the team to deliver exceptional quality and service to customers, with projects that are delivered safely and on time/budget. •Ensure a process or mechanism is established for keeping abreast of the status of all projects and identification of potential risks. •Ensure project schedules are properly defined, documented, risk-assessed and changes communicated across the relevant departments, ensuring there is clarity and alignment on delivery goals. •Ensure risk registers are created, actioned, and developed for all projects with input from all relevant departments. •Approve project documentation as required through the project workflow. •Ensure all projects are undertaken in compliance with Claxton processes, policies, and procedures, in accordance with the IMS system. •Ensure lessons learned sessions are conducted following project completion and output action taken where required. •Evaluate project performance to recommend and apply improvements. •Support project management of CAPEX projects, where required. •Ensure regular project reviews are undertaken focusing on HSE, risk, schedule, and financial performance. •Ensure regular forecast reviews are held to maintain commercial activity towards the growth strategy. •Actively drive a positive and proactive HSE culture leading by example, including diligent HSE reporting and follow up on the Intelex system. •Provide regular reporting as defined to GM. •Support the GM and work with the rest of the leadership team to develop and implement the Company’s strategic plan, annual business plan, and associated objectives for the Great Yarmouth facility. •Work with Finance department to drive accountability for cost and profitability through the Projects function. •Work with the GM and other members of the leadership team to define and deliver growth strategies and business improvements. •Comply with and promote the Company’s vision, values, and policies, and comply with all legal requirements. •Interact with staff and contribute new ideas and solutions as part of a continuous improvement process. •Complete internal audits and participate in external audits as required. •Act as a member of the Incident Management Team. •Regularly meet with direct reports on a formal 1-2-1 basis at least monthly for a business review and update. •Use the company system APP (Acteon People Portal) to set and manage direct reports objectives, training/development requirements, and regular reviews. •Ensure that the optimal teams are in place, manage performance, invest in the team capability, and career development of direct reports, making changes where necessary, and provide clear succession plans. •Ensure Direct reports are developed/coached in relation to developing their own line reports and that any performance issues are dealt with in a timely fashion and documented accordingly. Required •Degree in a relevant technical, engineering, or business discipline. Extensive applicable experience will also be considered strong rounded understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry lifecycle and how Claxton is positioned in this market. •Business systems that support the Projects functions. •Knowledge of offshore operations. •Delivery of multi-disciplinary projects. •Experienced business manager with project delivery combined with experience of planning, procurement, contractual and commercial elements. •Operating in safety critical environments. Implementing operational processes and procedures. •Integration of commercial and delivery activities, establishing greater commercial accountability throughout project delivery •End-to-end accountability for the setting and delivery of project P&L’s. •Confident, effective, and credible operator able to work at the highest levels with clients’ organisations. •Experience of introducing processes and systems that subsequently bring about workflow improvement. •Understand safety cultures and working environment within project delivery. •Approachable and open to feedback. •Ability to plan, organise and deliver. •Ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with others, both internally and externally. •Driven, energetic and committed to achieving goals and continuous improvement. •Drives performance and deliver results in timely manner. •Rigorous and analytical. •Calm and measured. •Proactive and solution driven. •Leads by example. LocationAberdeen Work CountryScotland

Project Engineer (HV Testing / Terminating) \n £70,000 - £80,000 + Company Bonus + Training + Progression + Remote Working + Flexible Hours \n Aberdeen \n Are you a Project Engineer with hands-on high-voltage testing and terminating experience at 66kV or above, looking to join an industry-leading, internationally recognised company? \n Are you looking for a position offering challenging and varied projects, where you can be seen as the go-to expert in your industry with clear routes of progression to Operation Manager? \n In this role you will head communication between internal and external teams whilst overseeing projects from initial tendering to completion. You will ensure projects adhere to strict timelines, deadlines, and budgets whilst coordinating personnel and equipment. Duties also include visits to on and offshore sites, conducting hands-on HV T&T. \n Founded nearly 30 years ago, this internationally recognised company is an industry leading service provider within their sector, with a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and clientele services, with aims of continuous growth and acquiring larger scale projects. \n This role would suit a Project Engineer, with hands-on HV T&T experience, from an electric, renewables, or oil and gas background, looking to join an internationally recognised market leader within their industry. \n The Role: \n\n • Overseeing project from initial tendering to completion\n, • Ensuring projects are within budget, on time, and high quality\n, • Hands-on high-voltage test and termination of cables and HV equipment\n, • Liaising with internal teams and external customers\n, • 37.5 hours a week, flexible start and finish, remote working available\n\n The Person \n\n • Project Engineer\n, • Renewables, gas and oil background or similar background\n, • Hands-on experience with high-voltage testing and termination, at 66kV or above\n\n Reference number: BBBH26318b \n Project, Process, Renewables, Oil, Gas, Engineering, Engineer, Aberdeen, Remote, Offshore, Onshore, Tendering, Supervising, Inspection, Equipment, Energy, Electrical, Electric, HV, High voltage, Test and Termination \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. \n Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Project Engineer (Electrical / Renewables) \n £70,000 - £80,000 + Company Bonus + Training + Progression + Remote Working + Flexible Hours \n Aberdeen (Hybrid Working) \n Are you a Project Engineer with high-voltage testing and terminating experience looking to join an internationally recognised company, experiencing constant growth as you head up complex projects with scope for progression to Operations Manager? \n In this role you will be the key point of contact between internal and external teams overseeing projects from initial tendering to completion. You will ensure projects adhere to timelines, deadlines, and budgets whilst coordinating personnel and equipment. Duties also include visits to on and offshore sites, including sites working with 66kV. \n Founded nearly 30 years ago, this internationally recognised company is a leading service provider within their sector, with a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and clientele services, with aims of continuous growth and acquiring larger scale projects. \n This role would suit a Project Engineer, with high-voltage test and termination experience, from a renewables or oil and gas background, looking to join an internationally recognised company with aims of becoming fore-runners in their sectors. \n The Role: \n\n • Overseeing project from initial tendering to completion\n, • Ensuring projects are within budget, on time, and high quality\n, • Liaising with internal teams and external customers\n, • 37.5 hours a week, flexible start and finish, remote working available\n\n The Person \n\n • Project Engineer\n, • Renewables, gas and oil background or similar background\n, • HV/LV experience\n, • Experience with high-voltage testing and termination, at 66kV\n\n Reference number: BBBH26318a \n Project, Process, Renewables, Oil, Gas, Engineering, Engineer, Aberdeen, Remote, Offshore, Onshore, Tendering, Supervising, Inspection, Equipment, Energy, Electrical, Electric, HV, High voltage \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. \n Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Head of Quantity SurveyorAberdeen \n Our client, a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor headquartered in Aberdeen, is seeking an accomplished Lead Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen and strategic vision. This role will take ownership of the financial and contractual aspects of major construction projects, ensuring delivery that meets time, cost, and quality objectives.Your Responsibilities Drive commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Oversee contract administration and proactively resolve contractual challenges. Manage financial reporting, validate payments, and maintain robust budgetary control. Support tender reviews and negotiations to secure best-value outcomes. Contribute to risk management strategies and maintain accurate risk registers. Lead the resolution of complex disputes, ensuring fair and timely outcomes. Champion continuous improvement in quantity surveying processes. Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.While based in Aberdeen, occasional travel to Scotland's Central Belt will be required. You'll act as the key representative of the commercial function, with most site visits handled by the wider surveying team.About YouYou are an experienced commercial leader with a proven ability to manage complex contracts and financial frameworks. Your expertise spans risk management, dispute resolution, and strategic decision-making. You thrive in guiding teams, driving improvements, and ensuring projects meet the highest standards.Essential Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with NEC two-stage contracts or similar. Strong knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 (Options A, C & E). Demonstrated success in managing commercial portfolios and complex relationships. Proven track record in dispute resolution. Full UK driving licence.Desirable Qualifications Leadership experience managing dispersed teams. Professional certifications such as:o APM PMQ or PPQo CIPS membershipo NCMA CPCMo RICS Chartered (MRICS)What's on Offer Annual bonus up to 15% linked to personal and company performance. Company car (subject to mileage criteria). 28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase extra days. Double-match pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, and travel insurance. Death-in-service cover at 10x basic salary. Income protection for long-term illness or injury. Family-friendly policies for parental leave. Professional development support and career progression opportunities. Employee assistance programme with 24/7 confidential counselling. Financial support for relevant professional memberships.This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior leadership role which involves managing and developing up and coming surveyors. You'll join a well-established, reputable organisation with a strong presence in both Scottish and national markets-offering challenging projects, excellent rewards, and long-term stability.Interested? Get in touch confidentially using the details below. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Building a sustainable tomorrowBAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our ASTI onshore team, working on Greens Substation in Aberdeenshire. As a key member of this team, you will contribute to the delivery of large-scale civil engineering works that will provide critical infrastructure to support future renewable developments across Scotland.Initially, you will be based out of our Kilsyth or Inverness office, before transitioning to site during the project delivery phase, where you will likely be on site a minimum of 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days at one of our head offices. A living-away allowance will be provided for working away from home, along with other package benefits.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team working on complex and meaningful infrastructure projects that are shaping the future of energy in Scotland.Your team- A living-away allowance will be provided for working away from home, along with other package benefits- BAM operate a flexible working policy.Making PossibleAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:- Managing diverse projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, with an emphasis on adding value- Collaborating in joint venture projects, building productive relationships- Excelling in contract negotiation for optimized project profitability- Mentoring teams and enhancing operational capabilities- Showcasing exceptional collaboration and communication skills- Excelling in multitasking to meet deliverables without compromising quality- Manage, supervise and mentor your reports within the commercial structure- Provide and control strategy of commercial contacts with clients representatives- Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents- Commercial management of subcontractors- Monitor the timely production of reliable cost performance data- Produce and present monthly / quarterly reports- Be responsible for the timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contract- Providing commercial advice to the site team, and management on all contractual issues- Produce the financial assessment of insurance claims with insurers representativesWhat do you bring to the role?Necessary:- Successful experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, or at Quantity Surveyor level looking to take the next step in your career, demonstrating effective core commercial skills- Experience of NEC forms of contract- Demonstrable ability to mentor and coach direct reports- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the project team including the Client, Project Managers and Designers- Have the confidence and ability to work within a team environment, and to have a positive influence on outcomes.- Relevant qualification (Degree, HNC/D)??Advantageous:- Experience of target cost contracts- Relevant Professional qualification (CICES/RICS)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 developmentAbout BAMBuilding a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued.Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Investment Portfolio Officer (Energy Projects)\n \n \n Location: Aberdeen or Edinburgh\n \n \n Reporting to: Head of Investment Portfolio Management\n \n \n Number of Roles Available: 1\n \n \n Company Overview:\n \n \n Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future.\n \n \n At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape.\n \n \n Our mission is clear:\n \n \n * Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects\n \n * Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership\n \n * We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.\n \n \n Joining GBE means\n \n \n * Purpose-driven work Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition\n \n * Career growth Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment\n \n * Collaboration and flexibility Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment\n \n \nAbout the Role:\n \n \n The Project Portfolio Officer (Energy Projects) will lead the development and operation of GBE's energy-project investment monitoring and portfolio stewardship capability. The role will be accountable for establishing and maintaining the standards, governance, controls and quality assurance arrangements through which GBE monitors the performance, risk and value of its energy-project investments after financial close. The postholder will act as GBE's portfolio management subject-matter lead for energy-project investments, working across Investment, Finance, Risk, Legal, Strategy and Delivery teams to ensure consistent and decision-useful oversight of investments throughout construction, operation, intervention and exit. The postholder will own the energy-project portfolio monitoring framework and ensure that project performance is assessed consistently against approved investment cases, conditions of GBE's finance, contractual rights, strategic objectives and GBE's risk appetite. They will provide technical leadership on the interpretation of portfolio information, challenge the quality and completeness of monitoring outputs, and recommend escalation or intervention where required. This role will have a specific focus on GBE's investments in energy projects, including project finance, joint venture, development, construction, operational and asset-backed investments across GBE's energy deployment portfolio.\n \n \n Key Responsibilities:\n \n * Lead the monitoring of GBE's individual energy-project investments and the wider portfolio against approved investment cases, conditions of GBE's finance, agreed milestones, strategic objectives, risk appetite and expected financial and strategic outcomes.\n \n * Maintain portfolio records, trackers, action logs, reporting packs and governance documentation, ensuring a clear and auditable evidence base for portfolio assessments, risk ratings, interventions and recommendations. Lead quality assurance of material energy-project portfolio information, challenging the completeness, accuracy and consistency of financial, delivery, risk, governance and operational reporting.\n \n * Provide authoritative portfolio advice and challenge on investment opportunities being considered, including portfolio risk implications and future monitoring and governance requirements.\n \n * Own the preparation and quality assurance of regular reporting, briefings and recommendations for the Investment Committee, Executive Investment Forum, senior management, the Board and shareholder representatives where required. Coordinate inputs from investment verticals, Finance, Legal, and Risk to ensure portfolio reporting is joined-up, consistent and decision-useful.\n \n * Act as Board Observer in GBE investees, ensuring that there is effective reporting of relevant investee board-level information into GBE's understanding of the risks in each investee and identifying emerging issues and risks to GBE's investment.\n \n * Identify, assess and escalate emerging issues, trends and exceptions across the portfolio, including cost overruns, delays, operational underperformance, covenant concerns, concentration risks and cross-cutting dependencies.\n \n * Lead the portfolio management response for allocated investments that are off track, coordinating enhanced monitoring, remedial action planning and escalation. Lead or materially support restructurings, follow-on investments, waivers, interventions and exits, providing clear portfolio recommendations and maintaining an appropriate decision trail.\n \n * Own and continuously develop GBE's energy-project investment monitoring and portfolio stewardship framework, including minimum monitoring requirements, reporting standards, escalation triggers, controls and governance expectations.\n \n * Set standards and provide technical leadership for monitoring energy-project investments across development, construction and operation, ensuring consistent application across GBE's portfolio.\n \n * Build effective relationships across GBE, investee companies, co-investors and advisers, and lead periodic reviews and deep dives into material energy-project exposures and cross-cutting portfolio themes.\n \n * Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of GBE's energy project portfolio, including construction progress, operational performance, route-to-market assumptions, project risks, cash flows, valuation drivers and governance matters.\n \n * Exercise judgement in determining the significance of project-level developments, including cost overruns, delays, underperformance, grid, planning, route-to-market, offtake, counterparty and operational risks, and their implications for GBE's wider portfolio, risk appetite and strategic objectives.\n \n * Capture lessons learned from project performance, interventions and exits, and ensure these inform future investment assessment, transaction structuring, portfolio reporting and monitoring standards.\n \n \n Qualifications and Experience:\n \n \n Essential:\n \n \n * Experience in a portfolio management, programme, project, investment operations, governance, performance, finance or similar analytical/support role.\n \n * Strong understanding of the full investment lifecycle, including post-close monitoring, governance, risk management, intervention and exit.\n \n * Demonstrable experience owning or materially developing investment-monitoring frameworks, standards, controls or governance processes.\n \n * Strong financial and commercial judgement, with the ability to challenge complex project information and form evidence-based recommendations.\n \n * Experience preparing and presenting clear findings and evidence-based recommendations to senior committees, boards or investment decision-makers.\n \n * Strong stakeholder-management skills, including the confidence to constructively challenge investment teams, investees, advisers and senior colleagues.\n \n * Ability to lead quality assurance of investment-monitoring information and maintain a clear, accurate and auditable evidence base for portfolio assessments and recommendations.\n \n * Ability to work effectively in a developing organisation, adapting as systems, processes and priorities evolve.\n \n * Sound judgement in determining when matters require enhanced monitoring, escalation, intervention or formal decision-making, combined with discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or commercially relevant information.\n \n * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.\n \n * Strong understanding of project finance, infrastructure projects, energy development, asset management or construction/operational investment monitoring, or the ability to apply investment monitoring disciplines to these areas quickly.\n \n * Experience assessing construction, operational, counterparty and financial risks within energy, infrastructure, project-finance or asset-backed investments.\n \n \n Desirable:\n \n \n * Experience managing energy, infrastructure, project finance or asset-backed portfolios.\n \n * Experience supporting committee or board reporting, governance forums or decision-making processes.\n \n * Experience using portfolio reporting systems, dashboards or data visualisation tools.\n \n * Experience working within public sector governance, assurance and accountability requirements.\n \n * Experience in renewable energy, electricity infrastructure, project finance, development-stage assets, construction monitoring or operational asset management would be advantageous.\n \n * Experience monitoring joint ventures, project SPVs, minority project investments or board/observer governance arrangements would be advantageous.\n \n \n Qualifications:\n \n \n * Relevant degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business/finance, accountancy, mathematics, engineering, project delivery or a related field.\n \n * A relevant professional qualification (for example: MBA, CB, CFA, CISI, ACA/CA) or evidence of working towards one would be highly advantageous.\n \n \n What We Offer:\n \n \n * Competitive base salary\n \n * Performance-related bonus scheme\n \n * Excellent pension scheme\n \n * 4x salary life assurance\n \n * Group income protection\n \n * 38 days annual leave\n \n * Flexible working arrangements\n \n * Ongoing professional development and training\n \n * Supportive, inclusive working environment\n \n

A leading energy company seeks a Head of Technical Engineering to lead a talented team, shape transmission network solutions, and guide projects towards Net Zero. The role requires significant leadership experience, an engineering degree, and a track record in managing large infrastructure programs. This position offers a competitive salary of £101,000 – £151,400 along with a strong benefits package including flexible working and support for wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading energy company seeks a Head of Technical Engineering to lead a talented team, shape transmission network solutions, and guide projects towards Net Zero. This position offers a competitive salary of £101,000 – £151,400 along with a strong benefits package including flexible working and

Project Engineer (Electrical / Renewables) £70,000 - £80,000 + Company Bonus + Training + Progression + Remote Working + Flexible Hours Aberdeen (Hybrid Working) Are you a Project Engineer with high-voltage testing and terminating experience looking to join an internationally recognised company, experiencing constant growth as you head up complex projects with scope for progression to Operations Manager? In this role you will be the key point of contact between internal and external teams overseeing projects from initial tendering to completion. You will ensure projects adhere to timelines, deadlines, and budgets whilst coordinating personnel and equipment. Duties also include visits to on and offshore sites, including sites working with 66kV. Founded nearly 30 years ago, this internationally recognised company is a leading service provider within their sector, with a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions and clientele services, with aims of continuous growth and acquiring larger scale projects. This role would suit a Project Engineer, with high-voltage test and termination experience, from a renewables or oil and gas background, looking to join an internationally recognised company with aims of becoming fore-runners in their sectors. The Role: • Overseeing project from initial tendering to completion, • Ensuring projects are within budget, on time, and high quality, • Liaising with internal teams and external customers, • 37.5 hours a week, flexible start and finish, remote working available The Person • Project Engineer, • Renewables, gas and oil background or similar background, • HV/LV experience, • Experience with high-voltage testing and termination, at 66kV Reference number: BBBH26318a Project, Process, Renewables, Oil, Gas, Engineering, Engineer, Aberdeen, Remote, Offshore, Onshore, Tendering, Supervising, Inspection, Equipment, Energy, Electrical, Electric, HV, High voltage If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Claxton is part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with a large inventory of rapid call off tooling to deliver pragmatic, safe, reliable solutions to client operating challenges. We have a global team with a singular mission: to make our clients' projects happen. Claxton is looking to source a Head of Engineering and Technology on a full-time, permanent basis. The Head of Engineering and Technology will lead the engineering functions across the organisation, aligning with the business strategy to ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality technical solutions that support business growth and customer satisfaction. This role is pivotal in defining engineering standards, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of technical leadership and collaboration. The Head of Engineering and Technology will oversee global engineering teams, product development, and technical support, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and operational needs. This role also supports site expansion and capability development, contributing to the broader business strategy. • Leadership and Strategy: Actively participate in leadership team meetings as required, contributing to the strategy development and execution., • Identify and justify business growth opportunities, in collaboration with regional teams., • Maintain and review a technology roadmap aligned with business growth, • Operate within the segment Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrix., • Demonstrate proactive engagement with customers on technology and engineering requirements and trends, • Represent the business at industry events, including creating and delivering presentations., • Ensure that an appropriately resourced global team works to standardised processes, procedures, and systems, • Maintain engineering competence documentation and ensure compliance., • Review, monitor and improve engineering performance metrics, • Manage the Intellectual Property portfolio and commercialisation of new products., • Oversee risk management in engineering and development activities., • Prepare business cases for product development and R&D initiatives., • Ensure commercially competent, cost-effective engineering teams support tenders, projects, and development., • Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned., • Line manage direct reports, including performance reviews, goal setting, and development planning., • Ensure team members understand roles and responsibilities, • Promote Claxton and Acteon values., • Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles across the function., • Work to promote the business within academic institutions, supporting development of future generations through internships and placements., • Secure and manage external funding for technology development., • Support the development and maintenance of risk registers, technical documentation, and training materials., • Ensure completion of performance reviews, talent plans, and training plans., • Address underperformance or behavioural issues promptly and constructively, • Demonstrate visible leadership in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) matters., • Promote a proactive and positive safety culture., • Ensure compliance with QHSE Integrated Management System and company policies., • Ensure all tasks are executed in accordance with organisational procedures., • Ensure that product design activities include strong focus and review of operational safety, • Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field., • Extensive experience in Engineering management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role., • Knowledge of offshore surface and subsea engineering, • Proven track record of successfully managing Engineering in a global, multi-site environment., • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to engage and inspire employees at all levels., • Executive, • Full-time, • Design, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning, • Oil and Gas Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Claxton Engineering Services by 2x Get notified about new Head of Engineering jobs in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Base Location: Scottish locations – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness. Salary: £101,000 – £151,400 + car/allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible. We’re looking for a talented engineering lead to join our Engineering leadership team as Head of Technical Engineering, playing a key role in shaping the future of our transmission network. You’ll guide and empower a talented team, foster collaboration, and champion innovative solutions that deliver safe, efficient designs and help us achieve Net Zero. You’ll work alongside our engineering leadership teams throughout the project development and delivery lifecycle, maturing technical solutions to the strategic and everyday challenges of our ambitious portfolio of Transmission Investment Programmes and Customer Connections projects. • Lead and support a team of Lead Principal Engineers, overseeing our network of Project, Senior & Principal Engineers across our project teams, supervising all relevant engineering disciplines including HVDC Converters (Offshore Only), FACTS systems, substations, OHL, cable, civil, and protection & control disciplines., • Develop the technical engineering team, managing recruitment, resource planning, and capability development to meet future business needs and ensure we maintain our technical excellence and breadth of engineering competence., • Set the technical direction, embedding standardised designs and encouraging creative, forward‑thinking solutions that improve safety and efficiency., • Coordinate designs and governance readiness, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and programme goals while enabling timely delivery., • Guide teams through complex challenges, offering expertise and building confidence to unlock opportunities for innovation and value engineering., • Collaborate widely, representing SSEN Transmission in industry forums and building strong partnerships to influence standards and share best practice., • Proven experience in leading and developing teams, focusing on coaching, mentoring, collaboration, and delivering positive change., • Engineering Degree qualification, preferably with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) and demonstrable technical knowledge across transmission disciplines, combined with an understanding of regulatory requirements. Experience of construction and operations in the marine environment is preferable for the Offshore role., • Experience working in large complex organisations, delivering significant £bn+ infrastructure investment programmes, prioritising safety, quality, while fostering innovation and economic efficiency from concept through to completion., • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and bring people together to achieve shared goals., • A strategic, solutions‑focused mindset, with a passion for innovation and commitment to helping the UK reach Net Zero. SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come. Flexible benefits: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service; interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme; generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact gemma.bell@sse.com or 01738 341043 to discuss how we can support you. We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. • Director, • Full-time, • Strategy/Planning, Science, and Engineering, • Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading energy company seeks a Head of Technical Engineering to lead a talented team, shape transmission network solutions, and guide projects towards Net Zero.

A leading energy company seeks a Head of Technical Engineering to lead a talented team, shape transmission network solutions, and guide projects towards Net Zero. This position offers a competitive salary of £101,000 – £151,400 along with a strong benefits package including flexible working and

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