Assistant Project Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Grays; Presencial; GBP 28 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Resumo da oferta

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer to support the Lower Thames Crossing. You will work with Project Engineers and Managers to coordinate Temporary Site Services, plan enabling works and ensure delivery aligns with programme and quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience in engineering coordination, site logistics, risk management and continuous improvement on a major infrastructure project, while developing your project delivery capabilities in a team-focused

Qualificações

• Experience in construction or infra projects.
• Understanding of how site-based works are planned and delivered.
• Strong organizational skills to manage information and priorities.
• Effective communication with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with planning and delivery of Temporary Site Services and enabling works.
• Coordinate site activities with Project Engineer and Project Manager.
• Help manage labour, plant, materials and site logistics to meet programme.
• Maintain project records, progress updates and technical information.
• Support short-term programmes, look-ahead plans and resource needs.
• Monitor progress and report upcoming activities and risks.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support design information coordination and supply-chain activities.
• Assist with site inspections, audits and handover docs.

Conhecimentos

Site coordination

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Documentation

Health & safety

Formação académica

Engineering degree

Ferramentas

MS Project

AutoCAD

Primavera

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Engineer to join our team supporting the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. You’ll support the delivery of our Temporary Site Services package, working alongside experienced Project Engineers and Project Managers to help coordinate electrical systems, enabling works and associated site activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an engineering or construction background who is looking to develop their project delivery experience on a major infrastructure scheme. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to engineering coordination, site logistics, programme management, technical assurance, sustainability and safe delivery. Working closely with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and other project teams, you’ll help make sure works are properly planned, coordinated and delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

As An Assistant Project Engineer, You Will

• Support the day-to-day planning and delivery of Temporary Site Services and enabling works across the project
• Work alongside the Project Engineer and Project Manager to coordinate site activities and resolve day-to-day delivery issues
• Help coordinate labour, plant, materials and site logistics to keep works progressing to programme
• Maintain accurate project and site records, including progress updates, inspections, technical information and actions
• Assist with short-term programmes, look-ahead plans and resource requirements
• Monitor progress and provide clear updates on upcoming activities, risks and potential constraints
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and other disciplines
• Support the coordination of design information, materials and supply-chain activities
• Assist with site inspections, audits, quality records and handover documentation
• Support Toolbox Talks, site briefings, inductions and workforce engagement
• Help monitor subcontractor progress and performance against agreed requirements
• Contribute to risk reviews, improvement activities and lessons learned
• Support the safe delivery of works, maintaining Balfour Beatty’s focus on Zero Harm
• Play a part in delivering more sustainable construction solutions, including the integration of zero-emission plant and digital power management systems

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who is keen to build their career in engineering and project delivery and enjoys working collaboratively in a busy construction environment.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Experience or knowledge gained within construction, infrastructure, engineering, electrical works or a related environment
• An understanding of how site-based works are planned, coordinated and delivered
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage information, records and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with different teams, subcontractors and stakeholders
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving day-to-day issues, knowing when to elevate where appropriate
• A strong awareness of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• An interest in developing your knowledge of project programmes, commercial awareness, cost control and change management
• Good attention to detail, particularly when maintaining technical and project records
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing your engineering career on a major infrastructure project

Most importantly, you’ll bring a willingness to learn, take ownership and work as part of a team committed to delivering high-quality work safely.

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.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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 which include 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

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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