Underground Networks Section Engineer - Redcar

BALFOUR BEATTY; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is hiring an Underground Networks Section Engineer to support the Net Zero Teesside project in Redcar. Responsibilities include engineering strategy implementation, production of quality control plans, and ensuring health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience with underground utilities and a solid understanding of construction processes. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Negotiated salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Able to carry out complex setting out.
• Experience in underground utilities, drainage, and earthworks.
• Understanding of key contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of engineering strategy.
• Produce Activity Control Plans and maintain quality records.
• Generate method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor productivity against KPI's.

Skills

Complex setting out

Understanding of construction tolerances

Permit system knowledge

Commercial understanding

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Underground Networks Section Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role purpose: To support the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the project.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will have the following accountabilities:

Engineering Control

• Carry out complex setting out
• Provision of ‘primary’ setting out control and recognizes the optimum location for installation
• Coaches subordinates in the use of setting out techniques

Quality

• Produces Activity Control Plans
• Actively uses the Specification as a reference document
• Maintains a comprehensive filing system of quality records
• Identifies, raises and actions Non Conformance Reports
• Identifies and raises Technical Queries with possible solutions

Health Safety & Environmental

• Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Prepares and raises Temporary Works Briefs
• Carries out ‘short term’, Visitors Induction
• Completes Accident Book and associated reports as required

Productivity

• Produces a weekly programme and measures progress against KPI’s
• Communicates weekly programme and targets to the workforce

Commercial

• Collates Weekly Measure information and monitors wastage against budget allowances / KPI’s
• Carries out a labour and plant reconciliation
• Identifies items of additional work and raises the necessary notifications
• Works to specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers

Who we're looking for

The following experience/qualifications are required:

Engineering Control

• Able to carry out complex setting out
• Creation of Asbuilts and co-ordination of complex underground infrastructure.

Quality

• Understands and has experience of producing ACP
• Understanding of construction tolerances
• Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents

Health Safety & Environmental

• Understands Permit System and actively raises permits to Work
• Is able to identify potential hazards and is proactive in implementing actions and controls

Productivity

• Understands and can use the information provided in the 13 week Stage Programme.
• Updating internal BB systems such as AIMS with relative up to date work programmes and job cards. (training will be provided)

Commercial

• Good understanding of key contract documentation
• Understands specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers

Previous Experience
• Previous experience in underground utilities, drainage and earthworks.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;


• Company car;


• Pension savings schemes;


• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;


• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;


• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. 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

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/