Trainee Site Engineer - England & Wales at United Infrastructure

Sandwell, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Site Engineering, Site Management Team Coordination, Liaising with Clients, Onboarding, Site Inductions, Overhead Lines (OHL), EHV UG Cabling, Project Delivery, Communication Skills, Organization, Initiative

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK. Job Description UIG Power Transmission & Distribution is seeking a Trainee Site Engineer to work within its Overhead Line and EHV Underground cables teams thorough England and Wales or Scotland. This role is a predominantly site based across England and Wales or Scotland, and you will need to be flexible in your work location as you will be away from home for periods of time, although you will be expected to work from home or your nearest Wood office to suit business needs. You will preferably have an awareness of development and delivery of multi-million-pound projects to deliver safely, on-time and within budget. Experience of working in a construction environment or working with NGED, SSEN, SPEN and similar cabling transmission and distribution network operators is an advantage but not necessary #LI-Onsite The Role Reporting to the OHL Construction Manager, you will learn all aspects of site engineering, how to oversee the site management team coordination of foremen, linesmen, and sub-contractors while liaising with clients and third parties, and manage the setting People to Work process, including onboarding and site inductions with our program to support a growing workload across overhead lines (OHL) & EHV UG Cabling. You will be contributing to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. We welcome applications from anyone with a willingness to learn and train. Apply now and be a part of something great! A What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 34 days annual leave (including public holidays), pension scheme, 3x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Responsibilities for Internal Candidates Typical Responsibilities: Maintains relationships with team and stakeholders Negotiates minor changes with the sponsor/customer Reports progress regularly Solves problems Attends customer meetings to understand requirements Drafts project documents Prepares organization charts Tracks progress and quality With support & guidance, uses tools to monitor plans, hours, budgets, and spending Communicates project info to the wider team and customer Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At UIG, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. GCSE/A Level/T Level in a practical subject along with functional Maths and English Demonstrated project delivery, with experience/ awareness in: Good communication skills Highly organised and takes initiative With secured workstream for years to come and a people-focused approach, this opportunity comes with excellent benefits. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career. Role Type: Apprentice

Responsibilities

The Trainee Site Engineer will learn all aspects of site engineering, overseeing site management team coordination, including foremen, linesmen, and sub-contractors, while liaising with clients and third parties. Responsibilities also include managing the People to Work process, such as onboarding and site inductions, to support workload growth across overhead lines and EHV UG Cabling.