Solutions Engineer
Balfour Beatty plc, Lower Thames Crossing project
About The Role
Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Solutions Engineer to join our £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project, consisting of 43 bridges, viaducts, 17 km of complex highways construction, complex utility diversions, and a scheme‑wide, industry‑leading approach to carbon reduction. As a Solutions Engineer, you will support the Design Engineering team in delivering projects related to our Lower Thames Crossing project.
What You'll Be Doing
* Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Fully comply with our LTC ‘Beyond Zero Harm’ programme and the 4 BB Golden Rules, producing specific Works Package Plans and conducting/recording weekly safety tours.
* Programme and Production: Produce three‑week look‑ahead programmes aligned with the stage programme; monitor progress, record and report variances to the weekly programme.
* Engineering & Design Management: Review permanent and temporary design drawings before the works; resolve any questions with designers before preparing the programme.
* Quality Assurance: Obtain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) from the BB Highways library or other Projects and refine them in line with LTC specifications and standards.
* Community: Consider community and stakeholder requirements in preparing look‑ahead programmes and consult with the Community and Communications team.
* Environmental Sustainability & Carbon: Monitor compliance on site and report breaches to the Package Manager and Environmental team.
* Procurement: Delegate requisition responsibilities to the Site Engineer or Logistics team while ensuring plant and materials align with the cost plan and specification.
* Handover: Produce/approve redlines, compile construction certificates, provide input to O&M manuals and H&S files for the assigned scope.
* Leadership: Lead and coach Site Engineers and Apprentices.
Who We're Looking For
* Engineering or Construction Management qualification
* Proven experience in a similar role on large‑scale infrastructure projects
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* 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
* Attractive negotiated salary
* 42 core base hours per week
* Company car
* Hybrid working available
* 25 days annual leave
* Pension savings schemes
* BB staff benefits (discounts, exclusive offers)
* Refer a friend bonus scheme
* Other Balfour Beatty opportunities available via the careers portal
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata)
* Family friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks full pay paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
Why Work for Us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects, building vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion strategy, we grow a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are a Gold Award holder in the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme and encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans and reservists. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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