Section Engineer

Balfour Beatty Plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a dynamic Section Engineer for a major sustainability project in Redcar, UK. The successful candidate will handle complex setting out, produce Activity Control Plans, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This role requires a proactive approach to implementing safety measures and managing productivity. Competitive benefits package offered, including a pension scheme and flexible leave arrangements.

Benefits

Company Pension scheme with employer contribution

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Salary sacrifice schemes

Paid volunteering leave

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out complex setting out.
• Understanding of permit systems and raises permits to work.
• Proactive in implementing actions and controls.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex setting out and calibration checks.
• Produce Activity Control Plans and maintains quality records.
• Assist in the production of weekly program and track KPIs.

Skills

Complex setting out

Understand construction tolerances

Good understanding of key contract documentation

Awareness of permit system

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic and experienced Section Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you’ll be doing

Engineering Control

• Carry out complex setting out;
• Provision of ‘primary’ setting out control and recognizes the optimum location for installation;
• Coaching in the use of setting out techniques;
• Is able to carry out calibration checks on equipment.

Quality

• Produces Activity Control Plans;
• Actively uses the Specification as a reference document;
• Maintains a comprehensive filing system of quality records;
• Identifies, raises and actions Non Conformance Reports;
• Identifies and raises Technical Queries with possible solutions.

Health Safety & Environmental

• Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments;
• Prepares and raises Temporary Works Briefs;
• Carries out ‘short term’, Visitors Induction;
• Completes Accident Book and associated reports as required;
• Actively participates in Safety Drives on the scheme;
• Understands and uses the Observation tool for both areas of improvement and areas of excellence.

Productivity

• Assists in the production of a weekly programme and measures progress against KPI’s;
• Communicates weekly programme and targets to the workforce;
• Creates and maintains daily diary for upload to BIM 360;
• Drives output in a safe manner and identifies waste streams to ensure optimum performance.

Commercial

• Collates Weekly Measure information and monitors wastage against budget allowances / KPI’s;
• Carries out a labour and plant reconciliation;
• Identifies items of additional work and raises the necessary notifications;
• Works to specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers.

Who we’re looking for

The following experience/qualifications are required:

• Ability to carry out complex setting out;
• Understands and has experience of producing ACP;
• Understanding of construction tolerances;
• Awareness of Specification and other contract documents;
• Understanding of permit system and actively raises permits to work;
• Able to identify potential hazards and is proactive in implementing actions and controls;
• Understands and can use the information provided in the 3-week stage programme;
• Good understanding of key contract documentation;
• Understands specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers.

Why work for us

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:

• Company Pension scheme with an employer contribution up to 7% plus inclusive life assurance;
• 25 days annual leave per annum with the option to purchase additional days;
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave;
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as share incentives, private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car leasing plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you;
• x2 days paid volunteering leave;
• Free onsite car parking.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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

We are 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/