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Job No. BBUK20585

Site Engineer - Peterhead

Regional Scotland

Design Engineering

Peterhead
Permanent

About the role


Balfour Beatty is looking for a Site Engineer to join our UKCS Scotland business, working on our Netherton Hub project in Peterhead.


This is an excellent opportunity to support the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of construction works on a key project, providing engineering control, setting out and technical support across assigned work areas.


As a Site Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring works are delivered in line with design, specification, quality and project requirements. You will work closely with Section Engineers, operational teams, subcontractors and site supervision to help drive successful project delivery, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.


What you'll be doing


As a Site Engineer, you will:



  • Carry out setting out and survey activities in line with project requirements.

  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.

  • Establish and maintain accurate engineering records and as-built information.

  • Support the resolution of technical issues, raising Technical Queries where required.

  • Help ensure works are delivered in accordance with design and engineering standards.

  • Support the production of Activity Control Plans, Inspection & Test Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

  • Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.

  • Identify and raise Non-Conformance Reports where required.

  • Participate in site inspections, audits and safety initiatives.

  • Support short-term planning activities and progress monitoring.

  • Communicate engineering requirements clearly to site teams.

  • Assist in identifying and escalating delivery risks.

  • Support measurement and progress reporting activities.

  • Maintain accurate records to support commercial processes.

  • Help identify potential additional works and notify project teams where required.

  • Live the Balfour Beatty Values and maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm.


Who we're looking for


We’re looking for someone with a strong engineering background and a proactive approach to supporting safe, high-quality project delivery.


You will have:



  • An HNC, HND, degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Experience in a Site Engineer or Graduate Engineer role within construction or infrastructure.

  • Knowledge of setting out techniques and engineering controls.

  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

  • Experience using surveying equipment.

  • An understanding of quality assurance processes and inspection requirements.

  • A valid CSCS card.

  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.

  • A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.


Why work for us

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…

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.


We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.


Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.


Diversity and inclusion


At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do.  Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives. 


As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. 


We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments. 


We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com


 

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