Overview
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The opportunity is with our Power Transmission and Distribution team within the Operations/Construction Team. You’ll work with experts who’ll share knowledge and provide feedback to help you learn and develop. The role is based across the UK on projects in Large Infrastructure within our Power Transmission and Distribution Projects. The role will be based in the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Roles include a generous subsistence package (subject to Terms & Conditions), allowances, pension, and career progression within the industry.
When it comes to developing our people, our Operational Site Management Teams are award-winning. You’ll get to secure a future in an industry that’s investing significantly and contribute to building sustainably for the future.
What you’ll be doing
As a Site Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:
* Understand the brief and liaise with the design team to survey, set out and provide feedback for design proposals in order to actively assist in the development of designs
* Understand the specified solution, brief the working party and ensure it is followed to completion
* Set to work and supervise a right-first-time delivery
* Safely and sustainably develop and deliver to programme and cost
* Monitor to ensure works are delivered compliant
* Produce required records in a timely manner
* Effectively manage and care for the people delivering the work
Who we’re looking for
You Will Have The Following
* HNC/HND/Degree in civil engineering, surveying or other engineering discipline preferred and/or relevant site experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry
* Experience in surveying and setting out using GPS survey equipment preferable
* Experience of using CAD will be an advantage
* Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross-functional teams towards solutions
* Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
* People management experience and relationship management skills
* Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control
* Knowledge of project management methodology
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Willing to work away from home on an 11-day/3-day rota system
Why work for us
Alongside the opportunity to develop your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
* Wellbeing sessions and non-work-related activities
* Opportunity to join the company SIP scheme
* Flexible benefits window with options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
* Reward platform with discounts on shopping, insurance, cars, etc.
* Hybrid working (where applicable)
* Enhanced company sickness, maternity/paternity and shared parental/adoption schemes
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Learning opportunities, including professional qualifications
* Employee assistance programme
* Up to 2 days volunteering per year
* Company-funded social events
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful, happy workplace. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan outlines targeted, measurable steps we are taking to create an inclusive culture. Read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan at www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence "Employer Recognition Scheme" and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Construction
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