Pre Construction Engineer

Overview

In this role you will support the development of energy and power infrastructure from bid to handover. You will work closely with engineering, commercial and operations to ensure technical compliance and robust commercial submissions. You’ll address risks, scope gaps and technical queries, helping shape tenders and early project delivery. The position blends technical, commercial and operational challenges within a hybrid setup in Glasgow, contributing to major renewable energy and electrical infrastructure programs.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• car allowance
• pension
• travel opportunities
• competitive salary
• career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Review client specifications, drawings and connection requirements for tenders
• Identify risks, scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions and compliance needs
• Develop electrical scopes for HV/LV, protection, control, earthing, containment and cabling
• Produce compliance and deviation schedules and manage technical queries in tenders
• Perform quantity take-offs and support cost estimates
• Collaborate with commercial teams to shape tender submissions
• Prepare subcontract packages including testing and quality requirements
• Define project interfaces, responsibilities and inspection requirements
• Review supplier/subcontractor quotations and support technical evaluations
• Support handovers by communicating risks and technical requirements
• Contribute to value engineering and alternative solutions

Key requirements

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in power, utilities or renewable energy projects
• Background with engineering contractors, utility contractors or renewable energy organisations
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, drawings and technical specs
• Experience supporting bids, tenders or pre-construction activities
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and UK electrical standards
• Familiarity with NEC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management
• Experience with estimating or quantity take-off software beneficial
• Chartered status or progress towards professional registration beneficial

• strong commercial awareness
• stakeholder management
• communication
• HV and LV systems
• electrical drawings and technical specifications
• BS 7671 and UK standards

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