Site Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a driven Site Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) Operations Team, based across Central Scotland
. You’ll work alongside industry‑leading experts who’ll support your growth with hands‑on learning, real responsibility, and continuous opportunities to develop. Bring your talent, ambition and curiosity — and we’ll help you go further than you thought possible.

You’ll play a key role across our major infrastructure projects within Power Transmission & Distribution, supporting safe and successful delivery on‑site throughout Central Scotland and occasionally further afield across the UK. You’ll gain exposure to complex engineering, innovative technology, and some of the most important energy projects in the country.

• Develop and deliver sustainable, compliant, and safe project solutions from start to finish.
• Supervise and coordinate site teams, ensuring right‑first‑time delivery.
• Monitor project compliance, keeping comprehensive records and documentation.
• Set and drive programme and cost efficiency, making a meaningful impact on each project.
• Foster a positive team environment, helping every team member succeed.

As a Site Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Set to work and supervise a right first time delivery
• Safely and sustainably develop and deliver to programme and cost
• Monitor to ensure works are delivered compliant
• Produce required records in a timely manner
• Effectively manage and care for the people delivering the work

You will have the following:

• HNC/HND/Degree in engineering discipline would be preferable and/or relevant Site Experience with the Utilities / Construction Industry
• Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross‑functional teams towards solutions.
• Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems
• People Management experience and relationship management skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodology.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to work away from home.

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions – non‑work‑related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window – Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources, and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 can 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them.