Materials Engineer

What you'll be doing
The Materials Engineer will provide technical expertise and support across civil engineering projects, mainly a large earth moving project near Peterhead, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role is critical to maintaining quality assurance in materials testing and advising on material selection on the project.

Materials Testing & Analysis Conduct laboratory and site-based testing of aggregates, soils, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with UKAS and project specifications.

Interpret test results and provide technical reports to project teams.

Compliance & Standards Ensure adherence to Balfour Beatty’s quality management systems and relevant British Standards.

Support compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including IRR
17 and Dangerous Goods Safety requirements.

Technical Support Advise project teams on material suitability, grading, and performance.

Assist in troubleshooting and assist with materials issues

Documentation & Reporting Prepare accurate records of tests, calibrations, and inspections.

Contribute to risk assessments and method statements for laboratory and site operations.

Collaboration Work closely with Senior Materials Technician, and site engineers.

Participate in weekly project review meetings and provide updates on material performance.
Who we're looking for

Skills & Qualifications Experience in materials testing within a construction or infrastructure environment.

Knowledge of UKAS accreditation processes and relevant standards.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.

Confident leading audits and developing staff

Full driving licence

Health and safety conscientious on site and the laboratory

Desirable

Membership of a professional body (e.g., ICE).Familiarity with environmental authorisations and radiation safety (advantageous for certain projects).Ability to manage workload across multiple projects.

SSSTS qualified.
Why work for us
• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.• Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10
* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
* 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

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About us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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