Site Engineer - Penrith

Balfour Beatty plc; Penrith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies with enhanced

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Highways is seeking a Site Engineer for the A66 NTP Scheme based in Penrith, Cumbria. You will lead site works, supervise subcontractors, and maintain detailed diaries and records to ensure safety and quality on the project.

The role requires 2–3 years with a Tier 1 contractor, a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, and a valid CSCS card. Driving licence is essential; OT and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2–3 years experience with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control site works according to discipline.
• Maintain site records, diaries and checks.
• Set out and perform dimensional checks; produce as-built drawings.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

About the role

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