Site Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EE

Wellbeing sessions

SIP scheme

Flexible benefits window

Discount platform

Enhanced sickness scheme

Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Ad

25 days holiday

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Site Engineer to join the Power portfolio, supporting multi-utility diversion works on the Lower Thames Crossing – Roads North of the Thames programme. The role is site-based at the LTC compound in Grays, five days per week, with cross-zone opportunities as the programme progresses.

You will implement engineered designs on site, set out works, supervise teams, and ensure safe, right-first-time delivery while coordinating with Construction Managers and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in engineering would be preferable or another engineering qualification and/or equivalent and relevant Site Experience in the Construction Industry
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
• We expect people management experience and strong relationship management skills
• Knowledge of project management methodology and budgetary/financial awareness
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering designs, technical information and drawings into construction delivery.
• Set out in accordance to project scope.
• Set teams to work and supervise site activities to ensure safe, right-first-time delivery.
• Support delivery of multi-utility works including electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecoms diversions.
• Manage subcontractors on site, monitor attendance, progress and quality of works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, maintaining a Zero Harm focus.
• Prepare and review RAMS, identify risks and ensure safety controls.
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, progress updates and reports.
• Support project governance through meetings, reporting and coordination with project teams.
• Contribute to planning activities including resource planning and programme delivery.
• Monitor quality and support assurance activities and audits.

Skills

People management

Commercial awareness

Project management

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in engineering

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for aSite Engineerto join ourPower portfolio, supporting the delivery ofmulti-utility diversion workson theLower Thames Crossing – Roads North of the Thames (RNOT)programme.

This is a major infrastructure project whereutilities must be relocated or protected before highways and structures construction can begin. These works include electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications assets and are critical to unlocking the wider construction programme.

AsSite Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring engineered solutions are correctly implemented on site, setting teams to work and ensuring delivery issafe, compliant and right first time. You’ll work closely with Construction Managers, Project Engineers and subcontractors to manage day-to-day site activities, technical delivery and construction quality.

The role issite-based at the LTC compound in Grays, workingfive days per week, with the opportunity to support works across multiple zones as the programme progresses.

What you'll be doing

• Implementing engineering designs, technical information and drawings into construction delivery.
• Setting out in accordance to project scope.
• Setting teams to work and supervising site activities to ensure safe, right-first-time delivery.
• Supporting the delivery of multi-utility works including electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecoms diversions.
• Managing subcontractors on site, monitoring attendance, progress and quality of works.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, maintaining a strong focus on Zero Harm.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS, identifying risks and ensuring appropriate safety controls are in place.
• Maintaining accurate site records including daily diaries, progress updates and reports.
• Supporting project governance through meetings, reporting and coordination with project teams.
• Contributing to planning activities including resource planning and programme delivery.
• Monitoring quality and supporting assurance activities and audits.

Who we're looking for

• HNC/HND/Degree in engineering discipline would be preferable or another engineering qualification and/or equivalent and relevant Site Experience in the Construction Industry
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions.
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complexoperational and commercial problems
• People Management experience and relationship management skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology.
• 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.