About The Role
Job Title: Section Engineer
Location: Argyll & Bute
Project Type: Civils / Energy
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
The Argyll Substations Project offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the delivery of future‑critical energy infrastructure at the heart of Scotland’s transition to net zero. As part of Balfour Beatty’s work with SSEN Transmission, this programme involves the construction of new high‑voltage substations in challenging, remote environments, providing hands‑on exposure to complex civils, reinforced concrete, access works, and substation construction from the ground up.
What you’ll be doing
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Control
* Lead the execution of advanced setting out across earthworks, drainage, and highway projects.
* Establish and maintain primary setting out controls, determining optimal installation locations.
* Support and guide junior engineers in mastering setting out methodologies.
Quality
* Develop and manage Activity Control Plans along with comprehensive quality records.
* Interpret specifications and technical drawings to ensure all works conform to client requirements.
* Identify, document, and resolve technical inquiries and non-conformances efficiently.
Health, Safety & Environmental
* Prepare and evaluate Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Temporary Works Briefs.
* Champion a safe work environment by ensuring permits and inductions are completed thoroughly.
* Act proactively to detect hazards and implement effective control measures.
Productivity
* Create detailed weekly programmes, monitor progress, and communicate objectives to the team.
* Promote operational efficiencies to achieve KPI targets throughout site activities.
Commercial Awareness
* Track labour, plant, and material usage against budgetary parameters.
* Recognise and report additional works, submitting required notifications as appropriate.
* Collaborate closely with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to contractual deliverables.
Who we’re looking for
What We’re Looking For
* Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Strong UK site‑based experience in earthworks, deep drainage, and road construction.
* Skilled in producing and implementing Activity Control Plans.
* Knowledge of construction tolerances, specifications, and contractual documents.
* Confident in leading setting out, engineering control, and mentoring junior engineers.
* Good understanding of HSE management systems, permits to work, and temporary works.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
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.
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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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.
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