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About The Role
At Balfour Beatty, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers you can be proud of. We’re looking for passionate and driven Site Engineers to join our Power Transmission & Distribution Operations Team on a major infrastructure programme based in the Fife area. This is your chance to work alongside industry-leading experts, gain hands-on experience on nationally significant projects, and fast-track your career in a sector that’s growing fast and making a real difference. Whether you’re early in your career or looking for that next big challenge, if you’re motivated, eager to learn, and want to help power the future, we want to hear from you.
* 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
* HNC/HND/Degree in engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry
* 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
Why work for us
* Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
* Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities like walking or house tasks
* 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 scheme
* Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/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
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function where you can start a lengthy career or focus on being the best you can be in your role—we will support you either way. We have a BB Academy, a great resource to support learning and development.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan with targeted, measurable steps. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
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 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 can thrive. To learn more, 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 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
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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