Power & Utilities Site Engineer – Multi-Utility Diversions

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EE

Wellbeing sessions

SIP scheme

Flexible benefits window

Discount platform

Enhanced sickness scheme

Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Ad

25 days holiday

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Site Engineer to join the Power portfolio, supporting multi-utility diversion works on the Lower Thames Crossing – Roads North of the Thames programme. The role is site-based at the LTC compound in Grays, five days per week, with cross-zone opportunities as the programme progresses.

You will implement engineered designs on site, set out works, supervise teams, and ensure safe, right-first-time delivery while coordinating with Construction Managers and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in engineering would be preferable or another engineering qualification and/or equivalent and relevant Site Experience in the Construction Industry
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
• We expect people management experience and strong relationship management skills
• Knowledge of project management methodology and budgetary/financial awareness
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering designs, technical information and drawings into construction delivery.
• Set out in accordance to project scope.
• Set teams to work and supervise site activities to ensure safe, right-first-time delivery.
• Support delivery of multi-utility works including electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecoms diversions.
• Manage subcontractors on site, monitor attendance, progress and quality of works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, maintaining a Zero Harm focus.
• Prepare and review RAMS, identify risks and ensure safety controls.
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, progress updates and reports.
• Support project governance through meetings, reporting and coordination with project teams.
• Contribute to planning activities including resource planning and programme delivery.
• Monitor quality and support assurance activities and audits.

Skills

People management

Commercial awareness

Project management

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in engineering

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Site Engineer to join the Power portfolio, supporting multi-utility diversion works on the Lower Thames Crossing – Roads North of the Thames programme. The role is site-based at the LTC compound in Grays, five days per week, with cross-zone opportunities as the programme progresses.

You will implement engineered designs on site, set out works, supervise teams, and ensure safe, right-first-time delivery while coordinating with Construction Managers and