4 Site Engineer roles in Birmingham

What you'll be doing

• Understanding technical information, engineering solutions and drawings and translating these into effective site delivery.


• Setting people to work and supervising activities to ensure safe and compliant delivery.


• Monitoring progress against programme, cost, quality and safety requirements.


• Preparing and maintaining accurate project records, progress reports and daily diaries.


• Writing, reviewing and understanding RAMS and relevant safety documentation.


• Identifying, raising and reporting site risks, hazards and issues.


• Supporting safety and environmental inspections, audits and improvement initiatives.


• Managing subcontractors, monitoring attendance and progress and providing direction where required.


• Coordinating plant, materials, resources and supply chain requirements to support programme deadlines.


• Monitoring quality targets and KPIs and taking action where improvements are required.


• Supporting short-term planning, resource scheduling and project controls.


• Liaising with Project Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.


• Maintaining awareness of project budgets, costs and the commercial impact of changes.

Who we're looking for

• A formal qualification in construction or engineering, be working towards one, or have equivalent relevant industry experience.


• CSCS and SSSTS, or equivalent qualifications.


• Experience implementing safe systems of work.


• Experience managing risk and change processes.


• A good understanding of standard forms of contract.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• The ability to build effective relationships across project teams, customers and the supply chain.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

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

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

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