About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a motivated Assistant Site Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team, supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects across the East Coast of Scotland. Based out of Dundee, this role offers the opportunity to build hands-on site experience while working on vital projects that help power communities across the region
What you'll be doing
- Attend periodic project reviews.
- Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)
- Prepare both internal/external reports and consult with stakeholders.
- Help to ensure our teams provide relevant information to enable informed, cost and programme effective decisions.
- Learning how to read technical information, routing, setting-out and drawings Ensuring a relentless focus on Safety Assisting in the management for the safety and welfare of the public, employees, and supply chain.
- Attend periodic Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives.
- Assist in implementing innovative solutions and closing actions from a technical, engineering and safety perspective.
- Read and understand risk assessment, technical work instructions and method statements Identifying, raising, and reporting risks and hazards.
- Help to update resource allocation plans and raise appropriate requests.
- Plan own daily tasks Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved Help to ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines.
- Help to develop, implement, and periodically update resource loaded schedules.
Who we're looking for
- Proficient in project communications
- Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation.
- Good people skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate.
- Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude.
- Demonstrate awareness and support of the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
- Communicate and check understanding of briefings.
- Raise new concepts and ideas.
- Develop social skills Manage own personal development.
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
- Proficient on O365 Holds a current driving license.
- The role holder is preferred to have one or more of the following.
- Training will be provided Holds or working towards a formal qualification (HND, BSc, MSc) Holds CSCS and SSSTS or similar.
Why work for us
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:
- Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
- Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
- Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
- Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
- Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
- Enhanced company sickness scheme
- Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
- Employee assistance programme
- Up to 2 days volunteering per year
- Company funded social events.
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
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 can 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.
Job Reference: BBUK18311
