Section Engineer – Power Substation (Remote-Eligible)

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and incentives

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support the Apollo Substation project in Bridgwater. You will provide engineering backing across a defined section, from planning and setting out through to completion, ensuring compliance with designs, specifications and programme requirements.

You will work with project teams to review drawings, manage surveying activities, and produce quality records and RAMS.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working in a site-based engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, engineering principles and quality requirements.
• Experience with setting out and surveying.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and delivery.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• Experience working collaboratively with construction, design and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to the project delivery team.
• Manage and monitor engineering activities within your allocated section.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying any issues or discrepancies.
• Undertake setting out and dimensional control using appropriate surveying equipment.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with approved designs, specifications and quality requirements.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records, inspection and test plans and quality documentation.
• Work closely with Site Managers, Sub Agents, Design Managers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with the preparation and review of RAMS and construction methodologies.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Health and safety focus

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Section Engineer to support the Apollo Substation project in Bridgwater. You will provide engineering backing across a defined section, from planning and setting out through to completion, ensuring compliance with designs, specifications and programme requirements.

You will work with project teams to review drawings, manage surveying activities, and produce quality records and RAMS.