Operations Engineer – DBFO Contracts

  • Full-time
  • Department: Infrastructure

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is on the lookout for dedicated and skilled Chartered Civil Engineers to enhance our team working on high-profile DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate) contracts within Scotland’s transport infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity for professionals who thrive in managing critical infrastructure projects, ensuring both operational excellence and strategic alignment with our key clients.

 

Responsibilities

As an Operations Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic team, ensuring the efficient execution and compliance of contractual obligations under the Performance Audit Group Scotland contract. Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Acting as the management agent, carrying out duties delegated by the employer as per contractual terms.
  • Overseeing the construction, management, and maintenance of Scotland’s trunk road network.
  • Engaging with multiple stakeholders to ensure contract compliance and performance optimisation.
  • Preparing high-quality reports and leading various meetings to review operations and maintenance strategies.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent Chartered professional.
  • Proficiency in managing contractual and commercial issues related to road network operations.
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance, contractual, and commercial frameworks in large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
  • BEng in Engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • Considerable experience in the construction, management, and maintenance of road networks, particularly in a DBFO contract setting.
  • Proven record in operational and maintenance management of major road networks.
  • Experience in auditing, monitoring, and reporting on infrastructure projects is highly advantageous.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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