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Section Engineer

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Balfour Beatty
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What you'll be doing
Engineering Control:

Carry out complex setting out Provision of ‘primary’ setting out control and recognizes the optimum location for installation

Coaches subordinates in the use of setting out techniques

Quality:

Produces Activity Control Plans Actively uses the Specification as a reference document

Maintains a comprehensive filing system of quality records

Identifies, raises and actions Non Conformance Reports Identifies and raises Technical Queries with possible solutions

Health Safety & Environmental:

Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments Prepares and raises Temporary Works Briefs Carries out ‘short term’, Visitors Induction Completes Accident Book and associated reports as required

Productivity:

Produces a weekly programme and measures progress against KPI’sCommunicates weekly programme and targets to the workforce

Commercial:

Collates Weekly Measure information and monitors wastage against budget allowances / KPI’sCarries out a labour and plant reconciliation

Identifies items of additional work and raises the necessary notifications

Works to specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
Who we're looking for
The following experience/qualifications are required:

Engineering Control:

Able to carry out complex setting out Quality:

Understands and has experience of producing ACPUnderstanding of construction tolerances

Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents

Health Safety & Environmental:

Understands Permit System and actively raises permits to Work Is able to identify potential hazards and is proactive in implementing actions and controls

Productivity:

Understands and can use the information provided in the 13 week Stage Programme Commercial:

Good understanding of key contract documentation

Understands specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us
Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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 is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit 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 working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UKWe are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidate recruit
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