Section Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and other benefits

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Section Engineer for the M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme, Wiltshire area. You will lead complex setting out, oversee safety and quality, and mentor junior engineers on a major highway upgrade.

The role requires CSCS, driving licence, and SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications, with a focus on delivering safely and on time. Join a team delivering major UK highways infrastructure, emphasising zero harm, sustainable practices, and programme-driven progress with strong

Qualifications

• Clear communication of safe systems of work and adherence to them.
• Take ownership of tasks and report outcomes.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours/nights.
• Hold a valid driving licence and CSCS card; SSSTS/SMSTS preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in complex setting out and providing construction solutions.
• Knowledge of ACP/Quality handover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe site practices and develop safe working methods.
• Produce method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works briefs.
• Carry out complex setting out and mentoring junior engineers.
• Prepare ITPs, NCRs and RFIs with proposed solutions.
• Monitor weekly programme and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Drive quality records and site handover documentation.
• Support CSUK sustainability initiatives and value safety.

Skills

Safe system of work communication

Ownership & accountability

Team player

Driving licence

CSCS Card

SSSTS or SMSTS

Setting out techniques

Issue resolution

Programme awareness

Hazard awareness

Environmental awareness

Job description

About The Role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a fantastic opportunity for a Section Engineer to join our team on the M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme, this role will be based within the Wiltshire area

About The Role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a fantastic opportunity for a Section Engineer to join our team on the M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme, this role will be based within the Wiltshire area

Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage, and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.

We provide high quality asset strategy, management, and planning consultancy services to a wide range of public and private sector customers. We provide specialist, reliable, sustainable, and creative advice for asset management planning and implementation in the UK. We put our customers first and prioritise completing schemes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What you'll be doing

Core:

• Live the Balfour Beatty Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities

Health Safety & Environmental:

• Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments and undertakes periodic reviews
• Prepares and raises Temporary Works Briefs, following up to ensure timely implementation
• Carries out Visitors Induction
• Completes Accident Book and associated reports as required. Able to undertake incident investigations to required standard
• Undertakes and mentors less experienced staff in safety audits

Engineering Control:

• Carry out complex setting out
• Provision of ‘primary’ setting out control and recognizes the optimum location for installation
• Coaches junior engineers in the use of setting out techniques

Quality:

• Produces Activity Control Plans / Inspection and Test Plans and obtains approval
• Actively uses the Specification for reference and coaches junior team members in using the Spec
• Maintains a comprehensive filing system of quality records aligned to the Project Quality Handover requirements
• Ensures that Site Engineers complete the required quality checksheets on a timely basis for the works
• Identifies, raises and actions Non Conformance Reports. Tracks close-out of NCRs within section.
• Identifies and raises Technical Queries (RFIs) with possible solutions. Tracks closeout of RFIs within section

Productivity:

• Produces a weekly programme and measures progress against KPI’s
• Communicates weekly programme and targets to the workforce
• Monitors as-built programme and reports reasons for difference
• Liaises with subcontractors to ensure works undertaken in line with weekly programme

Who we're looking for

Core:

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately. Suggests improvements to systems
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card. SSSTS or SMSTS qualified
• Must be a strong team player, with developed communication skills

Health Safety & Environmental:

• Understands Permit System and actively raises Permits to Work
• Is able to identify potential hazards and is proactive in implementing actions and controls
• Good level of Environmental Awareness

Engineering Control:

• Able to carry out complex setting out
• Able to resolve issues with control and information provided
• Able to identify issues on drawings and suggest construction solutions

Quality:

• Understands and has experience of producing ACP
• Actively drives the production of quality handover documentation and information
• Strong understanding of construction tolerances
• Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents

Productivity:

• Understands and can use the information provided in the Stage Programme, disseminating this to the team
• Strong knowledge of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks

Commercial:

• Good understanding of key contract documentation and understands how to record additional work
• Understands specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
• Understands required records for commercial recovery and supervises production of these by junior team members

The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable:

• Leadership skills advancing
• Evidence of effective independent judgement skills
• Good progression towards professional accreditation (eg ICE, IHT)

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As If Contributing To And Supporting Work That Makes Life Better For Millions Wasnt Rewarding Enough, We Offer a Full Range Of Benefits Too. You'll Have The Freedom To Shape The Package Thats Right For You And Your Life. Here Are Some Of Our Key Benefits:

• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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: How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme - 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]