Description
Kenton Black are delighted to be supporting a leading civil engineering contractor in their search for an experienced Freelance Site Engineer to join their team on a major substation project based in Killin. This freelance position runs until October, offering an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional seeking consistent work on a high-profile energy infrastructure scheme.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting Out Duties
- Quality Assurance
- Surveying & Reporting
- Technical Support
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Problem Solving
What You Bring
- Previous Site Engineering Experience on civil engineering or energy infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of substation construction or heavy civils (desirable but not essential)
- Proficiency with surveying equipment such as GPS, total station, and auto-levels
- Solid knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and engineering standards
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider project teams
- A proactive, detail-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Valid CSCS card and relevant engineering qualifications
Why This Role?
This freelance opportunity offers the chance to work on a significant substation project contributing to critical energy infrastructure in Scotland. You will join a respected contractor, gain exposure to complex engineering works, and benefit from consistent work through to October. The day rate is negotiable DOE circa £375 per day + mileage or provided accommodation
Key Responsibilities
- Setting Out Duties
- Quality Assurance
- Surveying & Reporting
- Technical Support
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Problem Solving
What You Bring
- Previous Site Engineering Experience on civil engineering or energy infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of substation construction or heavy civils (desirable but not essential)
- Proficiency with surveying equipment such as GPS, total station, and auto-levels
- Solid knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and engineering standards
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider project teams
- A proactive, detail-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Valid CSCS card and relevant engineering qualifications
Why This Role?
This freelance opportunity offers the chance to work on a significant substation project contributing to critical energy infrastructure in Scotland. You will join a respected contractor, gain exposure to complex engineering works, and benefit from consistent work through to October. The day rate is negotiable DOE circa £375 per day + mileage or provided accommodation

