Field Engineer – Highways

Overview

In this permanent Field Engineer role, you will install, service, and repair highway electrical and communications systems across Scotland’s motorway network. You’ll work on-site as part of a multi-disciplinary team, tackling reactive and planned maintenance, installation, and commissioning of CCTV, VMS, ERTs, and related assets. You’ll uphold health and safety, update records, and liaise with stakeholders to keep roadside technology reliable. The role supports Transport Scotland’s mission to deliver safe, reliable journeys.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Career growth
• Fully funded training
• Pension
• Holidays 25 days + bank holidays (+5 days option)

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical, control and communications installations with regulatory compliance
• Perform initial verification and periodic electrical testing to BS7671 and issue certifications
• Update schematic diagrams and as-built records
• Deliver all aspects of highway electrical maintenance, including routine and cyclic works
• Prioritize health and safety and ensure full legal compliance
• Maintain records and liaise with Amey colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers

Key requirements

• valid driving licence (essential)
• national certificate in electronic/electrical discipline (ideal)
• vocational qualifications in electrotechnical or telecommunications fields (ideal)
• experience in field installation or servicing (advantageous)
• willingness to work on-site across Scotland

• communication
• teamwork
• safety-consciousness
• electrical installation and maintenance
• electrical testing and inspection to BS7671
• updating schematic diagrams and as-built records

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