About the role
Job Title: Site Engineer
Location: Inverness
Project Type: Civils / Highways
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
As the contractor delivering the £185 million A9 Tomatin to Moy upgrade, Balfour Beatty is transforming a key section of the route by converting the existing single‑carriageway into a dual carriageway, constructing four new bridges, and improving junctions and side roads to enhance safety and regional transport links.
Successful candidates will enjoy being part of a major national improvement programme, contributing to meaningful work that directly enhances local infrastructure, safety and economic growth across the Highlands.
What you'll be doing
Role Purpose
- Undertake site engineering control and implementation of works on site, including monitoring and reporting progress.
- Work on significant heavy civil engineering such as earthworks, drainage, and roads.
Accountabilities
- Live the Balfour Beatty Values.
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
- Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities.
Health, Safety & Environmental
- Produce Task Briefing Sheets.
- Contribute to production of Permit to Dig, including briefing to the workforce.
- Carry out briefings and toolbox talks.
- Conduct Safety Inspections.
- Identify hazards and contribute to developing Safe Systems of Work.
Engineering Control
- Set out from primary control provided by others.
- Provide sketches detailing the setting out information installed.
- Maintain survey equipment, including registers and testing regimes.
- Read and determine information from drawings, schedules, and specifications.
Quality
- Produce as-built drawings and records for every element of the works involved.
- Complete Quality Check Sheets and produce information for Handover Documentation in line with programme.
- Maintain accurate records – Daily Diary, photographs, records of site discussions.
Productivity
- Measure actual materials used and reconcile with theoretical measures, reporting and investigating reasons for differences.
- Work to Weekly Programme (drafted by others) and mark up progress achieved weekly.
- Contribute to collection of data for Key Performance Indicators, including reasons for difference.
Commercial
- Produce accurate daily diary of resources, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and outputs.
- Produce weekly measures, take-offs, and schedule materials accurately, producing clear requisitions and following through to delivery.
- Understand what is classified as additional work and how to record this.
- Be familiar with actual resourcing levels versus budget and report reasons for differences.
Who we're looking for
Personal Qualities and Experience
- Clearly communicate requirements of a safe system of work and ensure they are followed.
- Take ownership of tasks and communicate outcomes.
- Work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with responsibility.
- Hold a current driving licence and CSCS Card.
- Be a good team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Health, Safety & Environmental
- Understand and use Permit to Work System.
- Demonstrate environmental awareness.
Engineering Control
- Use setting out techniques and survey equipment.
- Report issues with control and information provided.
Quality
- Read and understand drawings and schedules.
- Understand Activity Control Plans and produce resultant information for handover file.
- Have a strong understanding of construction tolerances.
- Be aware of and use Specification and other Contract documents.
- Produce detailed documentation for handover of completed works.
Productivity
- Take off and schedule material quantities accurately.
Commercial
- Have knowledge of specification and contract documents.
- Understand what constitutes additional works.
Desirable
- Developing leadership skills.
- Targeting and actively progressing professional accreditation (e.g., ICE, IHT).
- EUSR Cat 1 & 2 Training.
Behavioural Competencies
- Results Driven: Demonstrates passion and excitement for work. Tackles problems head‑on and resolves them without delay.
- Focus on Excellence: Goes the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually seeks ways to add value and improve performance.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Works for the benefit of customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Shares knowledge, ideas, and expertise proactively.
- Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Collects customer information to improve services and solutions. Manages customer experience to ensure positive relationships.
- Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
- Adaptability: Learns quickly and adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Energised by change.
Benefits
- Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low‑carbon future.
- Work on challenging, high‑profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi‑disciplinary team.
- Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to fairness and inclusion in our recruitment. We are a Disability Confident Employer and support long‑term health conditions. We encourage applications from veterans, members of the armed forces, and individuals from underrepresented groups.
