Section Engineer
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
Location: Elgin
Project Type: Civils
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build and maintain innovative projects that underpin daily life, support communities and enable economic growth. Our expertise and resources ensure delivery of high‑quality projects safely, on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environmental
* Prepare Task Briefing Sheets.
* Contribute to the production of Permit to Dig, briefing the workforce.
* Carry out associated briefings.
* Conduct Safety Inspections.
* Identify hazards and contribute to the development of Safe System of Work.
Engineering Control
* Set out from primary controls provided by others.
* Provide sketches detailing setting‑out information installed.
* Maintain survey equipment, including registers and testing regimes.
* Read and interpret drawings, schedules and specifications.
Quality
* Create as‑built drawings and records for every element of the works.
* Produce Quality Check Sheets and handover documentation in line with the programme.
* Maintain accurate records – daily diary, photographs and site discussion records.
Productivity
* Measure actual materials used, reconcile with theoretical measures and investigate discrepancies.
* Adhere to the weekly programme, marking progress achieved weekly.
* Contribute data for Key Performance Indicators, explaining reasons for differences.
Commercial
* Maintain an accurate daily diary of resources – labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, outputs.
* Produce weekly take‑offs and material schedules, generate accurate requisitions and follow through to delivery.
* Understand classification of additional work and record accordingly.
* Compare actual resourcing levels versus budget and report reasons for differences.
Qualifications
Core
* Communicate safety system requirements clearly so they are followed.
* Take ownership of tasks and communicate outcomes.
* Demonstrate a strong work ethic and flexibility to work unsociable hours and nights.
* Work independently and seek opportunities in line with responsibility level.
* Hold a current driving licence and CSCS card.
* Be a good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Health, Safety & Environmental
* Understand Permit to Dig system.
* Show environmental awareness.
Engineering Control
* Use level, EDM and GPS confidently.
* Report issues related to control and information provided.
Quality
* Read and understand drawings and schedules.
* Use Activity Control Plans and produce handover information.
* Know construction tolerances, specifications and contract documents.
* Produce detailed handover documentation.
Productivity
* Take off and schedule material quantities accurately.
Commercial
* Understand specification and contract documents.
* Know what constitutes additional works.
Why Work for Us
* Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment shaping the UK’s low‑carbon future.
* Work on challenging, high‑profile projects with a skilled, multi‑disciplinary team.
* Join a culture of learning, improvement and excellence where your voice matters.
* Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities and a flexible, inclusive working environment.
Professional and Personal Development
Balfour Beatty offers significant learning opportunities regardless of career stage. Employees can take control of their career, explore various roles and develop professionally. Our 70:20:10 approach means 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from others and 10% formal training.
Diversity and Inclusion
We champion diversity and inclusion through our Value Everyone strategy. We support those with disabilities, veterans, reservists and people from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Employer, we facilitate interview accommodation and equal opportunity.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Construction
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland or explore other opportunities on our careers page.
Contact: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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