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Job No. BBUK17836
Power T&D
Design Engineering
Balfour Beatty is looking for a Site Engineer to join our Power portfolio, supporting the delivery of multi-utility diversion works on the Lower Thames Crossing – Roads North of the Thames (RNOT) programme.
This is a major infrastructure project where utilities must be relocated or protected before highways and structures construction can begin. These works include electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications assets and are critical to unlocking the wider construction programme.
As Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring engineered solutions are correctly implemented on site, setting teams to work and ensuring delivery is safe, compliant and right first time. You’ll work closely with Construction Managers, Project Engineers and subcontractors to manage day-to-day site activities, technical delivery and construction quality.
The role is site-based at the LTC compound in Grays, working five days per week, with the opportunity to support works across multiple zones as the programme progresses.
Implementing engineering designs, technical information and drawings into construction delivery
Setting teams to work and supervising site activities to ensure safe, right-first-time delivery
Supporting the delivery of multi-utility works including electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecoms diversions
Managing subcontractors on site, monitoring attendance, progress and quality of works
Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, maintaining a strong focus on Zero Harm
Preparing and reviewing RAMS, identifying risks and ensuring appropriate safety controls are in place
Maintaining accurate site records including daily diaries, progress updates and reports
Supporting project governance through meetings, reporting and coordination with project teams
Contributing to planning activities including resource planning and programme delivery
Monitoring quality and supporting assurance activities and audits
Experience working as a Site Engineer on infrastructure or construction projects
Ability to interpret and implement engineering drawings and technical specifications
Experience coordinating site teams and subcontractors
Strong understanding of construction safety, RAMS and site compliance
Experience working in programme-driven environments where coordination and sequencing are critical
Utilities experience (electricity, gas, water, wastewater or telecoms) or an interest in developing expertise in this area
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
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 on-going 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
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
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
