A9 Dualling Senior Civil Engineer

Are you a talented and experienced Senior Civil Engineer looking to support the successful development and delivery of the nationally important A9 Dualling programme.

Transport Scotland is looking for a number of experienced individuals with a passion for infrastructure delivery and a desire to help shape Scotland's transport future to support the delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme. The roles are required to support the delivery of A9 related projects, including the largest of the A9 Dualling Projects between Dalraddy and Slochd and the delivery of a range of advance works packages including archaeology, works in connection with network rail, utility works and other works across the programme. The roles are located within our A9 Dualling Team within Transport Scotland’s Infrastructure Projects Directorate. 

These are exciting posts supporting the delivery of a Scottish Government flagship Programme, that will directly contribute to delivery of the Scottish Government’s priorities and make a real difference to the lives of people living in Scotland, now and in the future.

Responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Undertake the procurement and contract management of works, services and supplies in line with public procurement legislation, governance requirements and best practice.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of major transport projects through all stages of development and construction, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project performance, managing risks, issues and opportunities, and providing regular reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Review and assess engineering designs, technical reports, specifications and submissions produced by consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain project governance documentation, including project plans, business cases, benefits realisation plans and associated approvals.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure and financial forecasting, ensuring value for money and early identification of financial or programme risks.
• Monitor consultant and contractor performance, including progress, quality, cost and programme outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues across Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, local authorities, consultants, contractors and landowners.
• Represent Transport Scotland at stakeholder meetings, public events, site visits and consultations.
• Prepare technical reports, briefing papers and recommendations for senior managers and governance boards.
• Draft responses to enquiries from stakeholders, the public, media and elected representatives, including contributions to Freedom of Information requests, Ministerial correspondence and Parliamentary Questions.