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Job Description
Wood is recruiting a Civils Operative for SAGE St Fergus Gas Terminal on a staff basis. Candidates must live a daily commutable distance to site. Travel & accommodation is not included.
Responsibilities
The Civils Operative is responsible for the safe planning, coordination, and execution of civil, infrastructure, and grounds maintenance activities across the SAGE Gas Terminal. The role combines hands-on practical civil maintenance with planning, permit control, and contractor oversight, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with site standards, CDM requirements, and permit-to-work systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organise, raise permits, and oversee contractors carrying out civil works including road resurfacing, concrete repairs, slab laying, and paving.
- Oversee CDM projects including excavations and remedial repairs.
- Scope, plan, and deliver infrastructure repairs including storm damage and roof leaks.
- Liaise with vendors and manage contractors for specialist civil tasks.
- Produce and manage permits for civils activities.
- Review RAMS to ensure site-specific risks are addressed.
- Raise and execute work orders and conduct planned preventative maintenance.
- Maintain accurate records for all civils activities.
- Operate site plant and equipment including tractor, vacuum tanker, forklift, and cherry picker.
- Mentor contractors to ensure safe systems of work.
- Undertake general civil and infrastructure maintenance tasks.
- Support winter maintenance activities including snow clearing and gritting.
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Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Time-served civils, construction, or infrastructure background, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in industrial or process plant environments preferred.
- Competence in operating site plant and lifting equipment.
- CDM and permit-to-work experience desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong practical knowledge of civil and infrastructure maintenance.
- Experience with permit-to-work systems and contractor management.
- Good planning, organisational, and communication skills.
- Strong safety leadership and supervisory skills.
- Basic computer literacy and record-keeping skills.
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About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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