Site Engineer - Earthworks & Enabling Works

BALFOUR BEATTY; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company in Leiston seeks an individual to contribute to the Sizewell C project. You will support the implementation of the engineering strategy and manage aspects of civil works, ensuring quality control and progress tracking. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, strong problem-solving skills, and a UK driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the engineering strategy for the project.
• Responsible for quality control on site and recording daily progress.

Skills

Communication of safe work systems

Problem-solving across groups

Project management knowledge

UK driving license

Willingness to work away from home

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant discipline

CSCS card

Job description

About the role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

The scope of the Enabling Works and Earthwork is the design, planning, procurement and execution of some of the early SZC civils scope including – SSSI Crossing, ground improvements, dewatering, diaphragm walls, sea defence, marine bulk import facility (MBIF), beach landing facility (BLF), construction drainage outfall and bulk Earthworks.

• To support the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project.


• Be responsible for Setting out, Permits, Quality Control on site, Material and Plant reconciliation. Recording and reporting daily progress.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately


• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems


• Knowledge of Project Management methodology.


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Willing to work away from home.

Desirable

• 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


• People Management experience and relationship management skills


• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HNC/HND/Degree in relevant discipline and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry


• CSCS card

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. 42 hours per week.
- 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 Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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]