Site Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing sessions

Flexible benefits window

Volunteer days

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is recruiting a Site Engineer to support multi-utility diversion works for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Grays, Essex. You will translate designs into site delivery, manage safety, quality and programme across several utility fronts, and coordinate with designers, subcontractors and utility providers.

Your experience should include live-construction settings, utility asset works, RAMS preparation and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering utility diversion or major infrastructure projects involving live assets.
• Understanding of utility construction activities across electricity, gas, water, wastewater or telecom networks.
• Experience setting out and delivering engineering works on live construction sites.
• Ability to coordinate multiple site activities and manage subcontractors.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements in construction.

Responsibilities

• Translate engineering designs into site delivery on live utility projects.
• Set out works and supervise daily site activities for safe, quality delivery.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors performing utility diversions.
• Monitor progress, quality and productivity across multiple fronts.
• Prepare RAMS and implement safe systems of work.
• Liaise with project teams and utility stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate site records and progress reports.

Skills

Live site experience

Subcontractor management

RAMS preparation

Safety & HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

About the role

Power Transmission & Distribution | Lower Thames Crossing (RNOT) | Grays, Essex

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team, supporting the delivery of a major programme of multi-utility diversion works on the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames (RNOT) project.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, where the successful delivery of utility diversions is critical to unlocking the wider construction programme. Before highways, structures and associated infrastructure can be built, complex existing utility networks must be safely diverted, protected and relocated.

The programme includes major works across electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications assets, requiring close coordination with utility providers, designers, subcontractors and construction teams. We are therefore looking for a Site Engineer who has previous experience delivering utility, infrastructure or diversion works and understands the technical and operational challenges associated with working around live utility assets.

As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for translating engineering designs into successful site delivery, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards whilst supporting the management of multiple utility work fronts across the project.

This is a site-based role located at the Lower Thames Crossing compound in Grays, Essex, working five days per week with the opportunity to support utility works across multiple project locations as the programme progresses.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the delivery of complex multi-utility diversion works, including electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Implementing engineering designs, technical information and construction drawings into site operations.
• Setting out works in accordance with project requirements and specifications.
• Managing and coordinating subcontractors undertaking utility diversion activities.
• Setting teams to work and supervising daily site activities to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Monitoring construction progress, quality and productivity across multiple utility work fronts.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with utility provider standards, project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS, identifying risks and implementing appropriate controls.
• Coordinating with Construction Managers, Project Engineers, designers and utility stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Maintaining accurate site records including daily diaries, progress reports and quality documentation.
• Supporting programme delivery through planning, resource coordination and progress reporting.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm commitment.

Who we're looking for

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience working on utility infrastructure, diversion or civil engineering projects.

You will have:

• Previous experience delivering utility diversion, utility infrastructure or major infrastructure projects involving utility assets.
• A strong understanding of utility construction activities including electricity, gas, water, wastewater or telecommunications networks.
• Experience setting out and delivering engineering works on live construction sites.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple site activities.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements within a construction environment.
• Experience preparing or reviewing RAMS and implementing safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams and utility providers.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery, cost control and programme management.
• HNC, HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 can 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.