Material Planning Specialist

Join one of the UK's largest electricity infrastructure programmes and play a key role in delivering major civil engineering works including overhead line upgrades, substations, earthworks, roads, drainage, piling and foundations.As a Section Engineer, you'll support site delivery, carry out setting out and engineering control, coordinate construction activities, maintain quality records, and provide technical support across multiple work fronts.What We're Looking ForSite Engineer, Section Engineer or similar experienceStrong setting out and engineering control backgroundCivil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or construction project experienceCSCS Card and Full UK Driving LicenceCivil Engineering qualification (or related discipline)Must have full UK working rightsWhat's on Offer?Major career development opportunityExposure to a nationally significant infrastructure projectCompetitive salary + car allowanceLong-term project pipeline and progression opportunitiesPlease note: This is a site-based role requiring travel between project locations and successful completion of a DBS check.Apply today with ERSG to be part of a project helping shape the UK's future energy network. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

- Provide protection and control engineering support across multiple projects, by assessing and defining the technical scope requirements during development phases, before evaluating third-party detailed designs as the project moves into delivery, predominantly panel and scheme designs. - Configure protection and control equipment according to the application and scheme requirement, including the calculation and preparation of protection settings. Ideally, candidates will be experienced in both scheme design and setting preparation; however, we also welcome applications from individuals with expertise in either area. - Assess and adjudicate third-party contractor factory acceptance tests on protection and control equipment for new build and retrofit applications. - Support multi-disciplinary project teams in identifying and managing engineering risks and identifying opportunities for the project to excel. - Take responsibility for delivering required outputs to programme and participate in the development of our increasing digital design capabilities and scheme standardisation works. - A minimum of HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering. - Demonstrable experience and skills in transmission protection and control application specification, panel and scheme design, as well as the skills to calculate protection settings for implementation. - The ability to demonstrate engineering diligence and the confidence to technically assess problems and critically assess a range of solutions. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to support informed decision-making by project and technical leaders.ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Investigation SupervisionLocation: Scotland Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to provide site-based supervision and technical oversight during a ground investigation programme in Scotland.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that ground investigation activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with the approved investigation scope, specifications and relevant industry standards. The role will involve close coordination with the ground investigation contractor, drilling teams, laboratory personnel and the wider project team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide on-site geotechnical supervision of ground investigation works, including boreholes, trial pits, window sampling, cable percussion and other investigation techniques as required.Monitor drilling and investigation activities to ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the approved GI scope, specifications and method statements.Log and record soil and rock conditions, including strata changes, groundwater observations, fractures, weathering and other relevant geological features.Review and verify borehole and trial pit records, ensuring accurate and consistent recording of ground conditions.Supervise and coordinate in-situ testing, sampling and groundwater monitoring activities.Ensure appropriate samples are recovered, labelled, stored and transported for laboratory testing.Monitor groundwater levels and conditions and ensure relevant observations are accurately recorded.Identify unexpected or abnormal ground conditions and escalate these to the Project / Senior Geotechnical Engineer.Liaise with the GI contractor, drilling supervisors and site management to resolve technical or operational issues.Ensure investigation works are undertaken in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.Maintain accurate daily records, site diaries, photographs and investigation progress reports.Review GI contractor progress against the agreed programme and identify potential delays or issues.Attend site meetings and provide updates on progress, technical issues and ground conditions.Support the wider geotechnical team with interpretation and review of GI data where required.Ensure investigation activities comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and project specifications.Contribute to the preparation and review of the final ground investigation report and associated factual data where required.Essential ExperienceProven experience working as a Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist on ground investigation projects.Experience with a range of ground investigation techniques, including boreholes, trial pits, sampling and in-situ testing.Good understanding of soil and rock logging and classification.Experience reviewing borehole logs and GI records.Knowledge of groundwater monitoring and sampling.Strong understanding of UK geotechnical and ground investigation practices.Ability to identify and report unexpected ground conditions and potential geotechnical risks.Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, site teams and engineering consultants.Good understanding of UK health, safety and environmental requirements.Desirable ExperiencePrevious experience working on major infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, rail or civil engineering projects.Experience supervising GI works for large-scale infrastructure developments.Experience with contaminated land investigations.Experience with geotechnical laboratory testing and interpretation of results.Knowledge of BS 5930 and relevant Eurocodes.CSCS / ECS or equivalent site certification.SMSTS / SSSTS or similar site management qualification.Membership of a relevant professional body such as ICE, Geological Society or ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.