Civils Section Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in the Dundee area is seeking a Civils Section Engineer to lead your allocated section, coordinating with site engineers and subcontractors. You will ensure accurate setting-out, safe delivery, and compliance with quality and programme requirements on the ASTI East Project.

The role emphasises leadership, site surveying using EDM/GPS, and producing records, drawings and handover documentation. A proactive, solutions-focused approach is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Section Engineer, Site Engineer or similar in civil/infra.
• Strong setting-out using levels, EDM and GPS equipment.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, schedules and specs.
• Understanding construction tolerances and control.
• Experience producing as-built information and handover docs.
• Knowledge of site health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Familiar with Permit to Dig systems and safe works.
• Experience taking off quantities and scheduling materials.
• Ability to monitor labour, plant and outputs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence.
• Earthworks, drainage, structures, foundations, access roads or heavy civils exposure welcomed.
• ICE accreditation pursuit welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for engineering control and delivery of your section.
• Carry out and oversee setting out and surveying with levels, EDM and GPS.
• Read and communicate information from drawings, specs and docs.
• Produce setting-out sketches and maintain records.
• Support planning and coordination of labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Produce Task Briefing Sheets and contribute to Permit to Dig processes.
• Identify hazards and contribute to safe systems of work.
• Carry out site safety inspections and promote Zero Harm.
• Monitor progress against weekly programmes and report work completed.
• Record productivity and contribute to project KPIs.
• Produce daily records of labour, plant, materials and outputs.
• Complete material take-offs and issue requisitions.
• Monitor material usage and investigate variances.
• Ensure works meet tolerances and specifications.
• Produce as-built drawings, quality records and handover docs.
• Maintain daily diaries, photos and site discussions.
• Identify and record additional works with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with the wider team to resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous safety, quality, engineering and productivity improvements.

Skills

Section Engineer experience

Setting-out skills

Reading drawings

Construction tolerances

As-built information

Handover documentation

Health and safety knowledge

Permit to Dig knowledge

Material take-offs

Labour/plant/MQ monitoring

CSCS Card

UK driving licence

Communication and interpersonal skills

Tools

Levels

EDM

GPS equipment

Measurement tools

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Civils Section Engineer to join our team delivering the ASTI East Project, based in the Dundee/Tealing area.

As a Section Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the engineering control and delivery of an allocated section of works, working closely with Site Engineers, Sub Agents, Site Agents, supervisors and subcontractors.

You'll play an important part in ensuring works are set out accurately, delivered safely, completed to the required quality standards and progressed in line with the construction programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious civil engineer looking to build their experience on a major energy infrastructure programme while progressing towards greater engineering and leadership responsibility.

What you'll be doing

As a Civils Section Engineer, you will:

• Take responsibility for the engineering control and implementation of works within your allocated section.
• Carry out and oversee setting out and surveying activities, using appropriate equipment including levels, EDM and GPS.
• Read, interpret and communicate information from engineering drawings, specifications, schedules and contract documents.
• Produce setting-out sketches and maintain accurate engineering and survey records.
• Support the planning and coordination of labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Produce Task Briefing Sheets and contribute to Permit to Dig processes and associated workforce briefings.
• Identify construction hazards and contribute to the development and implementation of safe systems of work.
• Carry out site safety inspections and maintain a strong focus on Zero Harm.
• Monitor progress against weekly programmes and accurately report works completed.
• Record and monitor productivity and contribute information towards project KPIs.
• Produce accurate daily records covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and construction outputs.
• Complete material take-offs and schedules, raising accurate material requisitions and following these through to delivery.
• Monitor actual material usage against planned quantities and investigate variances.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the required construction tolerances and specifications.
• Produce as-built drawings, quality records and handover documentation in line with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily diaries, photographic records and records of relevant site discussions.
• Understand and identify additional works, ensuring appropriate records are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and construction team to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Support continuous improvement across safety, quality, engineering and productivity.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone with a strong grounding in civil engineering who is ready to take ownership of an allocated section of works.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Section Engineer, Site Engineer or similar within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong setting-out skills with experience using levels, EDM and GPS equipment.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, schedules and specifications.
• A good understanding of construction tolerances and engineering control.
• Experience producing as-built information, quality records and handover documentation.
• Good knowledge of site health, safety and environmental requirements.
• An understanding of Permit to Dig systems and safe systems of work.
• Experience carrying out material take-offs and scheduling quantities.
• The ability to accurately monitor and record labour, plant, materials and construction outputs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently when required.
• A valid CSCS Card.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience across earthworks, drainage, structures, foundations, access roads, temporary works or other heavy civil engineering activities would be particularly relevant.

Candidates currently working towards professional accreditation through organisations such as the ICE would also be welcomed.

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence- where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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]