Section Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Group is seeking a Section Engineer for the Netherton Hub project near Aberdeen, a major energy infrastructure development supporting the ASTI programme. You will lead defined civils packages, coordinate earthworks, drainage, concrete and temporary works, and ensure safe delivery to programme and quality standards.

You will work closely with Site Agents, engineers and the wider project team. This role offers a clear development path within a national infrastructure contractor and

Qualifications

• An experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering projects across Scotland.
• Proven experience delivering defined sections of work on infrastructure, energy, highways, or general civils projects.
• Sound technical knowledge across core civils activities including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, and temporary works.
• Confident in setting-out, QA documentation, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on large construction sites.
• Ability to work effectively with Site Agents, Engineers, and Project Management teams in a collaborative environment.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple site priorities.
• Familiarity with Scottish standards and site conditions is highly desirable.
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for delivery of defined sections of work across the civils package.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of core civils works (earthworks, drainage, concrete, ducting, access).
• Set out works and maintain engineering control and survey data.
• Manage QA documentation, inspection and test plans, and as-built records.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works.
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour for safe, on-time delivery.
• Work with Site Agent, Sub Agent, and project team to resolve technical queries.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify/mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Contribute to collaborative site culture aligned with BB values.

Skills

Section Engineer

Civil engineering

Setting out

QA documentation

Subcontractor coordination

Site safety

Team collaboration

Scottish standards

Education

Civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Section Engineer

Location: Aberdeen

Project Type: Civils / Energy

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.

The Netherton Hub is a major new energy infrastructure development located near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, forming a key part of SSEN Transmission’s multi‑billion‑pound Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) programme and its wider Pathway to 2030 upgrade of the Scottish transmission network.

Designed to strengthen the UK’s ability to transport renewable electricity from the north of Scotland to high‑demand centres nationwide, the hub will incorporate a new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter station, a 400 kV substation, a 132 kV substation, and associated operational facilities. Once complete, it will enable efficient long‑distance transmission of offshore and onshore renewable energy, supporting both UK and Scottish Government net‑zero targets while delivering significant economic benefits, job creation, and local supply‑chain opportunities.

By joining the ASTI Netherton Hub project, candidates will gain hands‑on experience delivering one of the UK’s most significant energy programmes, developing advanced personal and professional skills, benefiting from long‑term career progression within a national framework, and playing a direct role in strengthening Scotland’s renewable‑powered future

What you’ll be doing

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of defined sections of work across the ASTIcivils package, ensuring activities are completed safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards
• Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of core civils works, including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, ducting, and access infrastructure
• Setting out works and maintaining accurate engineering control and survey data in line with project requirements
• Managing and maintaining QA documentation, inspection and test plans, and as‑built records
• Assisting with the preparation and implementation of method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works
• Coordinating subcontractors and direct labour to ensure efficient and safe site operations
• Working closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent, and wider project team to resolve technical queries and maintain progress
• Monitoring progress against programme and supporting the identification and mitigation of risks and constraints
• Ensuring full compliance with Balfour Beatty’s health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative site culture aligned with Balfour Beatty values and behaviours

Who we’re looking for

• An experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering projects across Scotland
• Proven experience delivering defined sections of work on infrastructure, energy, highways, or general civils projects
• Sound technical knowledge across core civils activities including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, and temporary works
• Confident in setting‑out, QA documentation, method statements, and risk assessments
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on large construction sites
• Ability to work effectively with Site Agents, Engineers, and Project Management teams in a collaborative environment
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple site priorities
• Familiarity with Scottish standards and site conditions is highly desirable
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)

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]