Civil Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ontario is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to design innovative solutions for water and wastewater projects. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and enhancing project sustainability. Candidates are expected to have a HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering alongside relevant design experience. Competitive benefits and flexibility in work hours are offered.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in civil design, preferably in water or wastewater projects.
• Proficiency with British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation reports for design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects.
• Progress projects from feasibility to construction.
• Conduct site visits for asset assessments.

Skills

Civil design expertise

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Data analysis skills

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Design software

MS Office

Job description

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About The Role

Civil Engineer – Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance)

@one Alliance is a partnership of eight leading companies—Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO—delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, we are preparing to undertake our largest project yet. This is a unique opportunity to drive industry change, set global standards, and foster career growth. We’re seeking innovative, talented Civil Engineers to help us drive change in the East of England.

What you’ll be doing

• Design civil engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects, including pipelines, structures, and nature-based solutions.
• Produce designs, calculations, and specifications, collaborating with CAD technicians for 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Progress projects from feasibility to construction, ensuring delivery meets standards, budget, and timelines.
• Conduct site visits for asset assessments, feasibility studies, and survey data collection.
• Promote health and safety by identifying and eliminating design hazards under CDM Regulations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, senior engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Enhance project sustainability, innovation, and digital approaches.
• Support the development of Standard Products and perform technical reviews.

What We Are Looking For

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in civil design, preferably in water or wastewater projects.
• Proficiency with British Standards, Eurocodes, MS Office, and design software.
• Ability to interpret ground investigation reports for design solutions.
• Strong communication, report-writing, and data analysis skills.
• Passion for problem-solving, innovation, and driving positive change.

Join us and be part of a mission to deliver sustainable water infrastructure that sets new benchmarks for the industry.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Construction

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