About the role
At Balfour Beatty, we are shaping the future of UK infrastructure through the delivery of some of the country’s most ambitious and technically complex projects. As part of the HS2 programme, we are now looking for a talented and driven Site Engineer to join our team delivering the Head House project in Birmingham.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a nationally significant scheme that will transform rail travel, improve connectivity, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Working within a collaborative and high-performing delivery team, you will play a key role in ensuring engineering excellence, safety, quality, and programme objectives are achieved throughout construction.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day engineering and delivery activities on site, working closely with project managers, subcontractors, designers, and the wider construction team. You will be responsible for setting out works, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently in line with project specifications and HS2 requirements.
What you'll be doing
As a Site Engineer you will be involved in:
- Setting out and surveying works in accordance with design requirements
- Ensuring all engineering activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification
- Managing quality assurance documentation and inspection records
- Coordinating subcontractors and supporting site operations teams
- Assisting with planning and sequencing of works
- Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to senior management
- Supporting compliance with HS2 and Balfour Beatty standards and procedures
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong setting out and surveying capability
- Experience managing quality documentation and site records
- Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced construction environment
- HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- CSCS card required.
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
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
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: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK18534
