Site Production Engineer

Balfour Beatty's Highways; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Site Production Engineer for the £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project in Chelmsford, England. Your role will focus on compliance with safety protocols, management of engineering teams, and quality assurance on a large scale project. The ideal candidate possesses an engineering qualification, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with NEC contracts. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension savings schemes

Employee discounts and offers

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably on large scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NEC 3 / 4 contracts.
• Knowledge of construction regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Fully comply with our LTC 'Beyond Zero Harm' programme.
• Communicate daily productivity targets to the supervisor.
• Carry out basic setting out using primary control provided by the project surveyor.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Engineering or Construction Management qualification

Job description

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Site Production Engineer to join our £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project, consisting of 43 bridges, including viaducts, 17km of complex Highways construction, complex utility diversions, and a scheme‑wide, industry leading approach to carbon reduction. 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. As a Site Production Engineer, you will support the Design Engineering team in delivering schemes related to our Lower Thames Crossing project.

Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Fully comply with our LTC 'Beyond Zero Harm' programme and the 4 Balfour Beatty Golden Rules, producing specific Works Package Plans, and conducting/recording weekly safety tours.
• Programme and Production: Communicate daily productivity targets to the supervisor, and maintain a visual notice board to record achievements and reasons for not achieving target with agreed actions with the supervisor.
• Engineering & Design Management: Carry out basic setting out using primary control provided by the project surveyor. Produce sketches to support Section Engineers with Technical Queries or Temporary Works Design Briefs.
• Quality Assurance: Provide specifications and standards required to the supervisor and ensure the supervisor understand and is clear what is required.
• Community: Be aware of stakeholder and community requirements and participate in community engagement events including taking part in volunteering events.
• Environmental Sustainability & Carbon: Understand environmental, sustainability and low carbon commitments and include all requirements in daily activities.
• Procurement: When requested by the Section Engineer raise requisitions for plant and materials in line with procurement, cost management, and administration procedures.
• Handover: Assist the Section Engineer with preparing redlines & as‑built drawings.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Construction Management qualification
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably on large scale infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with NEC 3 / 4 contracts
• Knowledge of construction regulations and best practices
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Full UK drivers licence
• A fit for work medical
• CSCS
• BPSS Security Clearance

Benefits

• An attractive / negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension savings schemes
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal

Diversity & Inclusion

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]