About the role
Balfour Beatty are looking for a experienced Materials Engineer to join thier Power T&D business and focus on their major Skye Reinforcement Project.
Role Purpose
To support the management and delivery of materials engineering services within Major Projects.
Role requires an individual with strong up to date technical knowledge of materials engineering and industry best practice in all aspects. They will be a technically proficient with a good understanding in other areas in the engineering field and have the professional credibility to engage and inspire others.
This is a site based role on the Isle of Skye.
What you'll be doing
Accountabilities
- Provide technical support to tenders and projects, including specialist materials engineering input and support operations teams in materials value engineering (VE) and in identifying appropriate VE robust solutions
- Support the Major Projects and CSUK delivery teams, providing expert technical support in materials engineering design, assurance and management
- Manage materials testing services to both tenders and project delivery (construction contracts), setting standards in line with the MP strategy and the BB sustainability goals
- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant materials engineering consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions on site and in tenders
- Provide technical support and attend work winning interviews with current or potential customers
- Support and promote and support management initiatives
- Support the Materials Engineering Lead(s) in materials risk management and carry out an assurance on projects, identifying best practice, areas for improvement and areas of concern
- Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that MP is at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards
- Assist where requested, audits of construction and materials including testing and ensure all meet project specifications and relevant standards
- Resolve material technical issues in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure procedures and quality systems are applied
- Be aware of designers obligations of CDM
- Mentor members of the team to deliver high performance and a culture of continuous improvement
- Challenge the specifications/proposals and re-engineering to develop alternative value engineered proposals/
- Provide procurement strategies for both the re-use, purchase and disposal of materials.
- Live the Balfour Beatty Values
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities
Who we're looking for
Essential
Degree qualified or have relevant professional experience in either Civil/ Structural/ Materials Engineering and have, or is studying towards a professional qualification (MICE, FGS). Must hold a valid CSCS card.
Strong up to date technical knowledge of materials engineering and industry best practice in all aspects. They will be a technically proficient with a good understanding in other areas in the engineering field and have the professional credibility to engage and inspire others
Understanding of BIM is required. The individual will have an understanding of the principles of framework procurement and experience within the most current forms of procurement.
Desirable
The individual should have a desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on the customer and the Major Projects business.
Ideally this role would suit a candidate who is passionate and shows an excitement for their work. Someone who is willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations and who has a key focus on meeting the requirements of their customer would be ideal. A quick learner, adaptable to change and someone who is organised would also suit the role well.
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.
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/
Job Reference: BBUK17979
