Section Engineer - Redcar

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks an experienced Section Engineer for a key project in Redcar and Cleveland. The role involves complex setting out, quality management, and health & safety responsibilities in a sustainability-focused environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction tolerances and proactive hazard identification. Benefits include a company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Company Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

25 days annual leave

Paid maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave

Private medical & dental insurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out complex setting out.
• Experience in producing Activity Control Plans.
• Good grasp of key contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex setting out.
• Produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Assist in weekly programming and KPI tracking.

Skills

Complex setting out

Understanding of construction tolerances

Proactive hazard identification

Knowledge of Specification and contract documents

Experience with permit systems

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 has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks with every project.

Currently, alongside several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-its-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. This project is a key part of 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 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 recognition of the optimal installation locations;
• Coaching in setting out techniques;
• Perform calibration checks on equipment.

Quality

• Produce Activity Control Plans;
• Use the Specification as a reference;
• Maintain comprehensive quality record files;
• Identify, raise, and action Non-Conformance Reports;
• Raise Technical Queries with possible solutions.

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments;
• Prepare and raise Temporary Works Briefs;
• Conduct 'short term', Visitors Induction;
• Complete Accident Book and reports;
• Participate in Safety Drives;
• Use Observation tools for improvements and excellence.

Productivity

• Assist in weekly programming and KPI tracking;
• Communicate weekly targets to the workforce;
• Create and maintain daily diaries for BIM 360;
• Drive safe output and identify waste streams for performance.

Commercial

• Monitor wastage against budget and KPI through weekly measures;
• Perform labour and plant reconciliation;
• Identify additional work items and notify accordingly;
• Work within the terms of relevant subcontractors and suppliers.

Who we're looking for

The following qualifications and experience are required:

• Ability to carry out complex setting out;
• Experience in producing ACP;
• Understanding of construction tolerances;
• Knowledge of Specification and contract documents;
• Experience with permit systems and raising permits to work;
• Proactive hazard identification and control implementation;
• Understanding of the 3-week stage programme;
• Good grasp of key contract documentation;
• Clear understanding of subcontractor and supplier terms.

Why work for us

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Company Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance;
• 25 days annual leave, with options to purchase more;
• Family-friendly policies, including paid maternity, adoption, paternity, and partner leave;
• Schemes like share incentives, private medical & dental insurance, cycle to work, and electric car leasing;
• Two days paid volunteering leave;
• Free onsite parking.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects team delivers some of the UK's most complex infrastructure projects, using the latest technology to drive productivity and create sustainable solutions that benefit communities.

From consulting and design to construction and maintenance, we have the expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital to a successful and happy workplace. Our strategies support growing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, removing barriers to employment, and offering interviews to qualified applicants with disabilities.