Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As an OT Controls Engineer at Sword, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering standardised, secure and scalable control system solutions across electricity distribution environments. This role sits within a specialist Technology Standards function responsible for defining engineering policy, approved equipment, and standard configurations for substation control systems. This includes protection, automation and telecontrol technologies that underpin the operation of critical national infrastructure....

Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure projects across Scotland. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Preconstruction team. Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, you will lead all engineering and design activities across both preconstruction and construction phases, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Key Responsibilities Manage internal design, engineering and CAD teams Coordinate permanent and temporary works design Ensure compliance with CDM, H&S and environmental regulations Oversee design management through Viewpoint For Projects Provide technical support and value engineering solutions Review method statements, defects and compensation events Support ISO 19650 and BIM processes Liaise with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders Monitor workload, design quality and project progress Requirements Chartered Civil...

Low Voltage Electrical Design Engineer Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution Permanent 65,000 to 80,000 plus company pension Performance-linked annual bonus. Flexible company pension. Commitment to ongoing training and professional development. Support for achieving professional registration. Private health insurance (subject to underwriting). Relevant life insurance (subject to underwriting). EV car scheme. Employee discount programme. Ride to Work scheme. Gym allowance. Season ticket loan. Mobile phone allowance. Our client provides electrical engineering design, consultancy, and testing services to the electricity supply industry. Their expertise spans the entire asset lifecycle, including feasibility studies, option assessment and selection, outline and detailed design, testing, and engineering support throughout implementation, operation, and maintenance phases. The LV Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality,...

Location: Linthouse Glasgow, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern...

We are working with a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor to assist them in hiring a Site Engineer for their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to join a reputable business delivering a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site delivery, ensuring works are set out accurately and completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. If you are looking to develop your career within a supportive and progressive environment, we would be keen to hear from you. As the Site Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Carrying out setting out and surveying duties on civil engineering projects Ensuring all works are completed in line with drawings, specifications, and quality standards Supporting site teams with technical engineering input Conducting site checks, as-built surveys, and maintaining accurate records Ensuring...

We are working with a highly respected specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor to assist them in hiring a Section Engineer for their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Section Engineer to join a well-established business delivering a range of structural, civil engineering, and maintenance projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site delivery, ensuring engineering works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification. If you are looking to join a company with a strong reputation and excellent career progression opportunities, we would be keen to hear from you. As the Section Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Supporting the delivery of civil engineering and structural projects on site Setting out and ensuring works are completed accurately and to design specifications Managing site engineering activities and providing technical support to site teams...

BIM Coordinator / Technician Glasgow First People Solutions are currently recruiting for a BIM Coordinator / Technician to join a well-established consulting engineer in Glasgow. This is a great opportunity to join a busy BIM team working across major infrastructure projects throughout the UK, particularly within the highways, power and energy sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the coordination and management of BIM information across multidisciplinary projects, helping ensure digital delivery standards are met throughout the design process. You'll be working closely with engineers, technicians and project teams to maintain BIM compliance, improve workflows and support the delivery of high-quality design information across multiple live projects. Responsibilities Coordinate BIM models and design information across a range of infrastructure projects Ensure project deliverables are in line with client BIM standards Carry out...

Site Engineer Glasgow First People Solutions are currently recruiting for experienced Site Engineers to join a growing civil engineering and construction team delivering a range of infrastructure and groundworks projects across the Central Belt. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with at least 2 years' experience who is looking to develop their career within a well-established and forward-thinking contractor. More experienced or senior-level candidates will also be considered. The role will involve supporting the successful delivery of projects on site, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities : Setting out and surveying works on site Ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications Supporting site management with day-to-day project delivery Maintaining accurate site records and QA documentation Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider...

We are working with a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor to assist them in hiring a Sub-Agent for their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business delivering a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects across Scotland. The role will see you take responsibility for supporting site delivery, coordinating works, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards. As the Sub-Agent your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Supporting the Site Agent in the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering projects Supervising site operations and ensuring works are delivered in line with programme requirements Managing subcontractors and site teams to maintain productivity and quality standards Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures Assisting with planning, reporting, and progress monitoring Supporting setting out, engineering...

The Section Engineer will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of defined sections of work on complex infrastructure projects delivered through long-term, regulated frameworks. Working closely with site and project leadership teams, you will take ownership of engineering coordination, technical compliance, and construction quality within your area of responsibility. The role requires a hands-on, solutions-focused engineer who can translate design intent into safe, efficient, and compliant site execution while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance across transport and public infrastructure environments. Engineering & Technical Delivery Lead and coordinate engineering activities within your section, ensuring accurate execution of design, installation, and testing works. Interpret technical drawings, specifications, method statements, and approved plans to inform on-site delivery. Provide technical guidance and support to site teams,...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  About the role: As a Senior Application Engineer specialising in the AVEVA PI System, you’ll play a key role in supporting and optimising real-time data systems that underpin critical energy infrastructure. Working within a complex and evolving environment, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of operational data platforms used to monitor and manage asset performance across a distributed estate. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll collaborate closely with...

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR CONSTRUCTION CAREER TO AUSTRALIA ? - Site Engineer, Project Engineer, Section/Senior Engineer, Sub-Agent, or Site Manager? - Under the age of 35 in Scotland/the UK/Ireland? - Experience in civil engineering projects, or working with a large main building contractor? - Ever considered heading to Australia? Then you need to apply/get in touch - let us walk you through how to make this move. Contract Scotland work in partnership with PD Project Delivery, an Australian construction and project management company providing civil engineering expertise to successful projects throughout Australia. They deliver everything from roads/highways, rail, water, renewables, to bulk earthworks/groundworks, etc! If the above profile sounds like you (either experience in the civil engineering site/project environment, or relevant experience on large building projects - externals, piling, concrete frames/slipform, etc), then you could have your visa for...

Senior Site Engineer - Civil Engineering Contractor (Glasgow) Permanent Position On behalf of our client, a well-established and reputable Civil Engineering Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality engineering and construction solutions, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Site Engineer for Water projects based in the Glasgow area. For the ideal candidate, a living away allowance will be provided on occasions where working away from home would be required . Role Overview As the Senior Site Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting the Site Agent to ensure projects are managed efficiently and delivered on time. A strong background in civil engineering is essential, particularly with experience in the renewables, wind farms, and water sectors. Our client is committed to staff development, providing opportunities to enhance your skills and progress your career. Key Responsibilities Management : Oversee site engineers and support the Site...

A well-established and highly regarded civil engineering contractor, known for delivering high-quality infrastructure and construction projects across the UK, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Site Engineer. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaboration, and investing in its people, the company offers an excellent environment for professional growth and career development. Working as part of the site team, you will provide technical expertise, ensure works are delivered in line with specifications, and contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all project phases. Key Responsibilities Set out works in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements Interpret and review technical drawings, ensuring accuracy and buildability Provide technical guidance to site teams, subcontractors, and operatives Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with design specifications and relevant...

Our client is seeking a skilled and hands-on Site Agent with solid civil engineering experience to take a leadership role on a variety of infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland. This is an active, on-the-ground role, perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at coordinating complex site operations. You ll be instrumental in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards often within live or highly regulated settings. Role Overview As Site Agent, you ll oversee the day-to-day operations of construction sites across infrastructure and energy schemes. You ll provide clear leadership to site teams, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to exacting quality standards. Working closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams, you ll contribute to planning, problem-solving, and performance monitoring throughout each project s lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate site...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

Location: Linthouse Glasgow, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern...

P6 Planner Location: Glasgow, Scotland Contract Type: Inside IR35 Duration: Long-term contract Working Pattern: Hybrid / site and office-based as required Rate: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP / negotiable Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Planner with strong Primavera P6 skills to support a long-term overhead lines infrastructure programme based in Glasgow . The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and reporting against detailed project programmes for overhead line works, ensuring activities are logically sequenced, resource-aware, and aligned with project delivery milestones. This is an Inside IR35 contract role , and applicants must live within a commutable distance of Glasgow , as regular attendance at the Glasgow office and/or project sites will be required. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6...

We are working with a highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to assist them in hiring a Site Agent for their growing team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join a well-established business delivering a wide range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. If you are looking to join a company with a strong reputation and excellent long-term prospects, we would be keen to hear from you. As the Site Agent your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Managing the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects Overseeing site teams, subcontractors, and plant to ensure efficient delivery Ensuring all works are carried out in line with health & safety legislation and company procedures Programming and...

Are you an experienced Senior Planner seeking to take the next step in your career with a prestigious Tier 1 Civil Engineering Contractor ? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation based in the West of Scotland, with a robust project pipeline spanning the next 20 years. Picture yourself working within a team that truly values your expertise where your skills will be instrumental in shaping major infrastructure projects. This role offers more than just long-term stability it s a chance to contribute to enduring developments that will have a lasting impact. As a Senior Planner, you will be primarily responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project programmes. Your knowledge will ensure each phase of the project is thoroughly planned and delivered to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You ll work closely with project managers, engineers, and various stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of complex civil...