Site Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join their UKCS Construction team in Inverness. The role involves managing engineering activities for high-profile infrastructure projects, offering significant career development opportunities along with a competitive salary and subsistence package for relocation. Candidates must possess relevant engineering qualifications and be prepared to support a high-performance culture focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Subsistence package

Defined contribution pension scheme

Hybrid working where possible

25 days annual holiday leave

Private healthcare

Access to company share incentive scheme

Fully paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of industry best practices essential.
• Must have CSCS card.
• Ability to manage projects and teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support project implementation and engineering strategy.
• Manage resources effectively within budget.
• Ensure compliance with quality control systems.
• Contribute to procurement and project reporting.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering

MICE or MIStructE qualification

Job description

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About The Role

We currently have exciting opportunities with excellent career development potential for experienced

About The Role

We currently have exciting opportunities with excellent career development potential for experienced Site Engineers to join our UKCS Construction team, working on various high profile infrastructure projects in Scotland.

Successful candidates will get the opportunity to play a key role in the planning and construction of the A9 Tomatin to Moy dual carriageway development framework, including associated earthworks, drainage, access tracks, structures and utilities. This project is based in Inverness and given the role requirements it's essential all candidates live within a commutable distance to site or are willing to relocate to Inverness for the duration of the project.

Due to the rural location of our site, candidates willing to relocate will benefit from a subsistence package to cover accommodation, travel and daily living costs with an additional relocation uplift to salary.

What you'll be doing

• Support the senior project team in the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project;
• Manage materials, plant and labour within the allocated budget and resources, ensuring their safe, effective and efficient delivery of service on the project;
• Ensure all systems, design information, procedures and quality systems are effectively communicated;
• Support the project delivery teams, verifying the work of others, providing technical support;
• Lead or support assurance on projects through conducting audits and regular meetings with project teams, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern, including matters relating to safety, finance or quality;
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant customers including technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions on site;
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the company is at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards;
• Provide coaching and motivation to the project team, to deliver high performance on the project and create a culture of continuous improvement;
• Ensure that the engineering is efficiently managed so that it is fit for purpose from conception right through installation and maintenance; recognising site conditions and constraints and taking into account CDM, other statutory regulations and customer requirements;
• Ensure the efficient operation of procurement, material control policies and procedures; providing assistance in producing accurate and current procurement schedules and cost information/reports (where required);
• By using the principles of quality assurance, and where appropriate technical Integrity, ensure the customer requirements are clearly understood and that Quality Control mechanisms are in place that provide assurance that the asset and/or service delivers as designed/required;
• Contribute to the accurate and efficient provision of progress and productivity reports weekly and monthly to senior management, in accordance with company procedures;
• Provide concise and accurate feedback on project performance against estimate to the estimating function (where required);
• Seek to understand and implement the appropriate digital tool sets to support the project execution;
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values;
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm;
• Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities.
  
  

Who we're looking for

• Previous engineering experience and a subject matter expert in the discipline of engineering discipline are required;
• Up-to-date relevant knowledge of engineering and of industry best practice, appropriate to the relevant discipline, is required;
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline and a relevant professional qualification, such as MICE or MIStructE, or having an ONC/HNC is desirable;
• A valid CSCS card is required;
• Focused and thorough with the appropriate skills to advise senior management when something needs immediate redress together with the tenacity and drive to ensure that the necessary action is taken;
• Previous management experience within the construction or relevant support services industries, together with a strong understanding of technical issues and trends in the relevant sectors, including specialist markets is required;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure, and a customer centric, flexible approach;
• A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on engineering excellence, the customer and the business is required;
• An understanding of BIM and how to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them is desirable.
  
  

Why work for us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life.

Here Are Some Of Our Key Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Subsistence package & additional relocation allowance (if living away from home)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times
• Hybrid working where possible
• Life cover
• 25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Access to company share incentive scheme
• 16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time
• Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preference
  
  

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

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 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]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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