Site Engineer
Role Overview
Balfour Beatty is recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for its Power Transmission & Distribution team on the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames project.
The role supports major multi-utility diversion works, relocating or protecting existing utility networks ahead of wider construction.
The programme includes electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications assets.
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Role and project
Balfour Beatty is recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for its Power Transmission & Distribution team on the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames project.
The role supports major multi-utility diversion works, relocating or protecting existing utility networks ahead of wider construction.
The programme includes electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications assets.
Location and working pattern
- The role is site-based at the Lower Thames Crossing compound in Grays, Essex, five days per week.
- The engineer may support utility works at multiple project locations as the programme progresses.
What you’ll do
- Support delivery of multi-utility diversions and translate designs, technical information and construction drawings into site operations.
- Set out work, coordinate subcontractors and supervise daily site activities across multiple work fronts.
- Monitor progress, quality and productivity; ensure compliance with provider standards, project specifications and regulations.
- Prepare and review RAMS, identify risks, apply controls and promote a strong safety culture.
- Coordinate with project teams, designers and utility stakeholders to resolve issues; maintain site and quality records.
- Support planning, resource coordination and progress reporting.
Who they’re looking for
- Experience delivering utility diversion, utility infrastructure or major infrastructure projects involving utility assets.
- Understanding of construction activities involving electricity, gas, water, wastewater or telecommunications networks.
- Experience setting out and delivering engineering works on live sites and coordinating subcontractors.
- Knowledge of construction health, safety and environmental requirements and experience with RAMS and safe systems of work.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, commercial awareness, and understanding of cost control and programme management.
- HNC, HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience; full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Benefits include a company pension, wellbeing sessions, a share incentive plan, flexible benefits, enhanced sickness and family leave schemes, and holiday allowance.
About Balfour Beatty
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