Site Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Penrith; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is recruiting a Site Engineer for the A66 NTP Highways Scheme based in Penrith, Cumbria. You will lead site works, manage self-delivered and subcontracted tasks, and ensure quality and safety on site.

You will maintain records, read engineering drawings, supervise staff, and contribute to weekly programmes while coordinating with subcontractors and the wider project team.

Qualifications

• Experience on highways projects and with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Valid UK driving licence and CSCS card.
• Ability to communicate safe systems of work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site diaries and records of works.
• Carry out setting out and dimensional checks.
• Prepare as-built drawings and maintain survey records.
• Supervise graduate/trainee engineers and subcontractors.
• Input weekly programme and monitor progress against plan.
• Produce Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and briefings.
• Carry out safety inspections and identify hazards.

Skills

Highways experience

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Health & safety focus

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Driving licence

Job description

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a fantastic opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our team on the Highways A66 NTP Scheme, this role will be based at Penrith, Cumbria

Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage, and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.

We provide high quality asset strategy, management, and planning consultancy services to a wide range of public and private sector customers. We provide specialist, reliable, sustainable, and creative advice for asset management planning and implementation in the UK. We put our customers first and prioritise completing schemes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

As a Site Engineer you will Lead and control a site works, according to a specific discipline, for both self delivered and subcontracted works.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain comprehensive records of site works including detailed daily site diaries
• Validation of allocation sheets
• Carry out setting out and dimensional checks and understand limitations of instruments and surveying methods
• Maintain survey records and produce as-built drawings
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (reinforcement, drainage, earthworks)
• Strong understanding of construction site safety
• Understanding of environmental issues (noise, dust, light, ecological etc), understanding of key regulations, and understanding of the project environmental management plan
• Supervise graduate / trainee engineers
• Manage specific site operations, including subcontractors
• Input into weekly programme and produce short term schedules
• Monitor construction activities for progress against programme
• Production of Works Package Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessment and Task Briefing Sheets
• Produce of Permit to Dig, including briefing to the workforce
• Produce and brief daily activity briefings
• Carries out onsite Safety Inspections and Hazard Identification
• Contribute to the production of quality documentation, produce, complete and maintain records of check sheets
• Ability to recognise and raise quality / workmanship issues

Who we're looking for

• Highways projects experience
• 2-3 years experience with a Tier 1 contractor
• Obtained Degree, or HND/HNC qualification in either Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Valid UK driving licence and CSCS card
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility

You will have the following:

• Up-to-date knowledge of engineering and industry best practice
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work.
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualified
• An understanding of technical requirements and techniques of setting out and coaching of team members.
• Strong knowledge of construction process in one or more of the following areas: Earthworks/Drainage, Pavement, Comms, Structures, Roadworks
• Have a good working knowledge of current H&S Legislation
• Have a full understanding of technical requirements and techniques of setting out and coaching of team members
• Be an excellent team player, able to work competently and independently without continuous supervision
• Possess strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of temporary works
• Basic understanding of Utilities
• Basic understanding of lifting operations
• Working towards professional qualification

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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 How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme - 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]