Section Engineer

Job No. BBUK
21092

Section Engineer - Aberdeen

Regional Scotland

Design Engineering

About the role

Job Title:

Section Engineer

Location:

Aberdeen Project Type:
Civils / Energy Company:
Balfour Beatty Group Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.

The Netherton Hub is a major new energy infrastructure development located near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, forming a key part of SSEN Transmission’s multi‑billion‑pound Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) programme and its wider Pathway to 2030 upgrade of the Scottish transmission network.

Designed to strengthen the UK’s ability to transport renewable electricity from the north of Scotland to high‑demand centres nationwide, the hub will incorporate a new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter station, a 400 kV substation, a 132 kV substation, and associated operational facilities. Once complete, it will enable efficient long‑distance transmission of offshore and onshore renewable energy, supporting both UK and Scottish Government net‑zero targets while delivering significant economic benefits, job creation, and local supply‑chain opportunities.

By joining the ASTI Netherton Hub project, candidates will gain hands‑on experience delivering one of the UK’s most significant energy programmes, developing advanced personal and professional skills, benefiting from long‑term career progression within a national framework, and playing a direct role in strengthening Scotland’s renewable‑powered future
What you'll be doing
Taking responsibility for the delivery of defined sections of work across the ASTI civils package, ensuring activities are completed safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards

Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of core civils works, including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, ducting, and access infrastructure

Setting out works and maintaining accurate engineering control and survey data in line with project requirements

Managing and maintaining QA documentation, inspection and test plans, and as‑built records

Assisting with the preparation and implementation of method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works

Coordinating subcontractors and direct labour to ensure efficient and safe site operations

Working closely with the Site Agent, Sub Agent, and wider project team to resolve technical queries and maintain progress

Monitoring progress against programme and supporting the identification and mitigation of risks and constraints

Ensuring full compliance with Balfour Beatty’s health, safety, quality, and environmental standards

Contributing to a positive, collaborative site culture aligned with Balfour Beatty values and behaviours
Who we're looking for
An experienced Section Engineer with a strong background in civil engineering projects across Scotland Proven experience delivering defined sections of work on infrastructure, energy, highways, or general civils projects

Sound technical knowledge across core civils activities including earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, and temporary works

Confident in setting‑out, QA documentation, method statements, and risk assessments

Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification

Strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements on large construction sites

Ability to work effectively with Site Agents, Engineers, and Project Management teams in a collaborative environment

Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple site priorities

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