About the role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure around the world over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
Alongside several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage, a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Underground Networks Section Engineer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
Role purpose
To support the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the project.
What you'll be doing
The successful candidate will have the following accountabilities:
Engineering Control
* Carry out complex setting out
* Provision of primary setting out control and recognise the optimum location for installation
* Coach subordinates in the use of setting out techniques
Quality
* Produce Activity Control Plans
* Actively use the specification as a reference document
* Maintain a comprehensive filing system of quality records
* Identify, raise and act on non‑conformance reports
* Identify and raise technical queries with possible solutions
Health Safety & Environmental
* Produce method statements and risk assessments
* Prepare and raise temporary works briefs
* Carrying out short‑term visitors induction
* Complete accident book and associated reports as required
Productivity
* Produce a weekly programme and measure progress against KPI’s
* Communicate weekly programme and targets to the workforce
Commercial
* Collate weekly measure information and monitor wastage against budget allowances / KPI’s
* Carry out a labour and plant reconciliation
* Identify items of additional work and raise the necessary notifications
* Work to specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
Who we're looking for
The following experience/qualifications are required:
Engineering Control
* Able to carry out complex setting out
* Creation of asbuilts and coordination of complex underground infrastructure
Quality
* Understands and has experience of producing ACP
* Understanding of construction tolerances
* Awareness of specification and other contract documents
Health Safety & Environmental
* Understands permit system and actively raises permits to work
* Is able to identify potential hazards and is proactive in implementing actions and controls
Productivity
* Understands and can use the information provided in the 13‑week stage programme
* Updating internal BB systems such as AIMS with relatively up‑to‑date work programmes and job cards (training will be provided)
Commercial
* Good understanding of key contract documentation
* Understands specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
Previous Experience
* Previous experience in underground utilities, drainage and earthworks
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
* An attractive/negotiated salary
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company car
* Pension savings schemes
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
* Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
* Discretionary annual salary reviews
About us
Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.
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. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
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. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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