Rail Infrastructure: Assistant Site Engineer – Flexible Hours

Balfour Beatty Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is recruiting an Assistant Site Engineer for the Coventry area to support setting out and surveying duties on the HS2 project. The role involves working closely with senior engineers to ensure quality and programme adherence on site.

You will maintain site records, support safety procedures, and help manage coordination with sub-contractors in a busy Midlands environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of civil engineering construction techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out works using GPS, total stations, and surveying equipment.
• Verify engineering control points and construction tolerances.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records, surveys, and as-built information.
• Support dimensional checks and quality assurance inspections.
• Monitor day-to-day site activities and progress against programme.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Assist with coordinating subcontractors, operatives, and suppliers.
• Identify engineering issues and elevate to senior engineers where required.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with BBV and HS2 health and safety standards.
• Participate in site inspections, safety briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Support the implementation of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), RAMS, and permit systems.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Microsoft Office

Civil engineering techniques

Safety awareness

Education

Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Balfour Beatty VINCI is recruiting an Assistant Site Engineer for the Coventry area to support setting out and surveying duties on the HS2 project. The role involves working closely with senior engineers to ensure quality and programme adherence on site.

You will maintain site records, support safety procedures, and help manage coordination with sub-contractors in a busy Midlands environment.