Site Engineer

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

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Group is recruiting a Site Engineer for the Netherton Hub project in Aberdeen. You will supervise day‑to‑day site activities across earthworks, drainage, roads and utilities, ensuring safe delivery in line with SSEN and Balfour Beatty standards.

The role involves setting out, QA, and coordinating interfaces across civil, HVDC and substation packages. You will review drawings, manage permits, and support planning and progress reporting while mentoring junior engineers on a major UK

Qualifications

• CSCS card (Academically or Professionally Qualified Person) required.
• Experience setting out earthworks, roads, drainage and utilities advantageous.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and ITPs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure works are delivered safely and to health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Set out works and maintain survey control points.
• Review drawings and manage construction issues before works commence.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to meet programme and quality standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, HVDC, substations and building work.
• Assist with short-term planning and ensure activities align with programme.
• Maintain daily records, diaries and progress reports.
• Support testing and commissioning activities for substations and cables.
• Mentor graduate engineers and promote engineering excellence.

Skills

CSCS card

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Site 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

• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in accordance with Balfour Beatty and SSEN health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage and supervise day‑to‑day site activities across earthworks, drainage, roads, ducting, foundations and utility installations.
• Set out works accurately in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project tolerances.
• Conduct site surveys and maintain survey control points throughout construction.
• Review construction drawings and technical information, identifying and resolving engineering issues before works commence.
• Produce and maintain quality records, inspection test plans (ITPs), check sheets and as‑built documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, HVDC, substation, cable and building work packages.
• Manage permits, temporary works requirements and engineering compliance on site.
• Assist with short‑term planning and ensure work activities are delivered in line with the project programme.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain accurate daily records, site diaries and progress reports.
• Support commercial teams through measurement of completed works and validation of subcontractor claims.
• Ensure environmental controls are implemented, particularly regarding drainage, water management, protected species and ecological constraints.
• Participate in site inspections, audits and client progress meetings.
• Raise and close out NCRs, defects and quality issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate material deliveries, plant requirements and logistics activities to maintain efficient site operations.
• Support testing and commissioning activities associated with substations, cable routes and associated infrastructure.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with SSEN, designers, subcontractors and local stakeholders.
• Mentor graduate and assistant engineers, promoting best practice and engineering excellence.

Who we're looking for

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Valid CSCS card (Academically or Professionally Qualified Person).
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on major infrastructure, transmission, power, energy, highways or civil engineering projects.
• Experience of setting out earthworks, roads, drainage, reinforced concrete and utility installations.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and completion documentation.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work fronts.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and collaborative delivery environments.
• Experience working within strict health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Previous involvement in substation, HVDC, overhead line or utility infrastructure projects would be advantageous given the project scope.

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]