About the role
At Balfour Beatty, we are shaping the infrastructure that underpins everyday life across the UK. From improving transport networks and delivering complex civil engineering schemes to enhancing local communities through sustainable infrastructure solutions, our Regional Civils business plays a vital role in delivering projects that leave a lasting legacy.
As part of our continued growth across the Oxford and Thames Valley region, we are seeking a talented and ambitious Site Engineer to join our Regional Civils team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly respected infrastructure business delivering a diverse portfolio of highways, structures, public realm, drainage and heavy civil engineering projects for both public and private sector clients.
What you'll be doing
As a Site Engineer you will be:
- Setting out and surveying works in accordance with project requirements
- Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with company procedures
- Managing quality assurance processes and maintaining accurate site records
- Coordinating subcontractors and supporting site teams
- Assisting with short-term planning and programme delivery
- Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs and as-built documentation
- Supporting commercial and project management teams with progress reporting
- Ensuring compliance with environmental and sustainability standards.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong setting out and surveying capabilities
- Knowledge of highways, drainage, earthworks or structures works
- Understanding of health, safety and quality procedures
- HNC/HND or degree qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- CSCS card and a full UK driving licence
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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
With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
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: BBUK19571
