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Job No. BBUK21281

Site Engineer - Grays

Highways

Design Engineering

Grays
Permanent

About the role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project


The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.


We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.


As a Site Engineer, you will support the Design Engineering team in delivering schemes related to our Lower Thames Crossing project.

What you'll be doing



  • Implement engineering designs, technical information, specifications and drawings into construction delivery.

  • Carry out setting out using GPS/GNSS equipment, robotic Total Stations, Digital Levels and other surveying equipment in accordance with the project scope.

  • Establish, maintain and verify survey control points, lines and levels, ensuring works are constructed in the correct position and to the required tolerances.

  • Set teams to work and supervise site activities to support safe, right-first-time delivery.

  • Support the delivery of multi-utility works, including electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications diversions.

  • Manage subcontractors on site, monitoring attendance, progress, workmanship and quality of works.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, maintaining a strong focus on Beyond Zero Harm.

  • Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements, identify hazards and ensure suitable safety controls are in place.

  • Prepare, raise, manage and close out Permits to Dig, ecological permits and other permits required for construction activities.

  • Complete quality inspections and checks against drawings, specifications and Inspection and Test Plans.

  • Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, as-built information and handover documentation.

  • Identify, raise and support the close-out of Non-Conformance Reports and corrective actions.

  • Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, progress updates, permits and reports.

  • Support project governance through meetings, reporting and coordination with engineering and project teams.

  • Contribute to short-term planning, resource planning, look-ahead programmes and programme delivery.

  • Monitor progress, identify site constraints and promptly escalate design, safety, quality, programme or resource issues.

  • Support engineering assurance activities, inspections and audits, providing technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors.


Who we're looking for


  • Degree, HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Engineering Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience.

  • Practical experience supporting civil engineering, infrastructure, highways or utility works.

  • Competence in setting out using Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and Digital Levels.

  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction information.

  • Experience preparing permits, site records and construction documentation.

  • Working knowledge of quality assurance, inspections, as-built records and construction standards.

  • Working knowledge of safe construction delivery and environmental good practice.

  • Strong communication, organisation, coordination and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and provide information to required programme dates.

  • Valid CSCS card



 


Still interested? then come and become colleagues with 26,000 staff and join a business which recorded 8.6bn in revenues last year, achieved industry leading customer satisfaction scores and has unrivalled employee engagement statistics.


An excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate: -



  • An attractive / negotiated salary

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Pension savings schemes

  • A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)

  • Refer a friend bonus scheme

  • Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available as well via our balfourbeattycareers.com portal.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


- 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

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.


 


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/


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

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