Section Engineer

About the role

Job Title
:
Section Engineer

Location
:
Elgin

Project Type
:
Civils / Energy

Company
:
Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is delivering the civils package on the BBNP project
, a major energy infrastructure scheme in the North of Scotland that plays a critical role in strengthening the UK’s electricity network and supporting long‑term energy resilience. This is a high‑profile project within Balfour Beatty’s energy portfolio, offering a stable and long‑term opportunity for civil engineering professionals who want to work on nationally significant infrastructure.

The scope of works includes the full range of enabling and permanent civil engineering activities required to support complex electrical installations. This covers bulk and detailed earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations and structures for major electrical assets, cable trenches and ducting, drainage infrastructure, and the construction of internal access roads, pavements, and hard standings. The project also involves temporary works, site logistics, fencing and security infrastructure, and close coordination with electrical installation and commissioning teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery.

Joining the BBNP project gives candidates the opportunity to develop their skills on a technically challenging scheme, gain valuable experience within the energy sector, and build a long‑term career with a Tier 1 contractor that has a strong pipeline of future infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of defined sections of work across the BBNP 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

• 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
• Familiarity with Scottish standards and site conditions is highly desirable
• Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)

Professional & 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.

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