Site Engineer

Balfour Beatty plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Site Engineer to support highways and infrastructure projects in the North East, including Stockton-on-Tees. You will help set out works, monitor quality control and liaise with delivery teams to ensure safe, efficient project delivery.

You will work with experienced engineers in a collaborative regional Civils team, gaining exposure to major schemes and opportunities to develop your career on complex civil projects within a leading UK construction business.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer or Section Engineer on highways or civil infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of engineering standards, specifications and delivery methodologies.
• CSCS card held and health & safety focused on site.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; HNC/HND considered.
• ICE membership or progress is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Team with engineering strategy and delivery.
• Manage materials, plant and labour to meet budgets and safety requirements.
• Carry out setting out for highways, earthworks, drainage and structures.
• Provide technical support and resolve site engineering challenges.
• Ensure design information and quality procedures are followed across the project.
• Support site audits, inspections and progress reporting.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Plan engineering activities from design through handover, considering site constraints.

Skills

Site Engineer experience

Technical engineering knowledge

Engineering standards knowledge

CSCS card

Attention to detail

Team leadership support

Communication & stakeholder management

BIM awareness

Problem solving

Health & safety focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Join Balfour Beatty's Regional Civils team as a Site Engineer and play a vital role in delivering a range of highways and infrastructure projects across Stockton-on-Tees and the wider North East. Working alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals, you’ll help ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality, contributing to projects that improve local transport networks and create lasting benefits for communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Site Engineer looking to develop their career on complex civil engineering schemes. You'll be involved in all aspects of site delivery, from setting out and quality control through to planning, safety, and technical problem-solving, gaining exposure to major infrastructure projects while working for one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure businesses. As part of our collaborative Regional Civils team, you'll have the support, development opportunities, and project experience needed to build a rewarding long-term career with Balfour Beatty.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Senior Project Team in implementing the engineering strategy and delivery framework across a range of highways and infrastructure projects.
• Managing materials, plant, and labour resources to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project budgets.
• Undertaking setting out for highways, earthworks, drainage, and structures to the required specifications and tolerances.
• Providing technical support to delivery teams, checking the work of others, and helping to resolve engineering challenges on site.
• Ensuring design information, quality procedures, and engineering standards are effectively communicated and implemented across the project.
• Supporting project assurance activities through site audits, inspections, and regular reviews, identifying best practice and opportunities for improvement.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to support the successful delivery of technical solutions.
• Ensuring engineering activities are planned and managed effectively from design through to construction and handover, taking account of site constraints, customer requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Assisting with procurement and material control processes, including maintaining accurate records and supporting project reporting.
• Carrying out quality inspections, completing check sheets, and maintaining records to demonstrate compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Monitoring progress and productivity on site, contributing to weekly and monthly performance reports for project and senior management teams.
• Providing valuable project feedback and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and future project planning.
• Utilising digital engineering and construction technologies to improve project delivery and efficiency.
• Promoting and maintaining Balfour Beatty's commitment to Zero Harm, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance at all times.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and helping deliver positive environmental and social outcomes for local communities.
• Leading by example and living the Balfour Beatty Values, contributing to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience in a Site Engineer, Section Engineer, or similar role within highways, civil engineering, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical engineering knowledge, with the ability to apply industry best practices to the delivery of complex construction projects.
• Up-to-date understanding of engineering standards, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with an HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification also considered.
• Professional membership or progress towards a recognised institution such as ICE is desirable.
• Valid CSCS card and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and quality on site.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the confidence to identify risks, escape issues, and drive corrective actions when required.
• Experience supporting or leading teams on construction projects, with the ability to provide technical guidance and contribute to project success.
• Strong understanding of technical challenges and emerging trends within the highways and infrastructure sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with project teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and site conditions.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence, with a desire to embrace new technologies and ways of working.
• Understanding of BIM processes and experience using or interpreting BIM models, with the ability to extract and utilise project information where required.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a fast‑paced project environment.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s 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 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:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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]